What do you think?
- How much did you know about bighorn before this story? How did you know so much, or why did you know so little?
- What was the most surprising thing you learned watching/reading this story? Why did you find it surprising? How would you share what you’ve learn from this story with your friends and family?
- Do you think bighorn matter? Why or why not?
- How have your opinions on bighorn been influenced by media and pop culture?
- Do you think your perspectives on bighorn have been shaped because of the media you’ve consumed in the past? How could you learn more about bighorn - and different perspectives - about bighorn going forward without it becoming a chore?
- How do bighorn impact your world? If bighorn disappeared from your region, how might it affect your life? Would it?
- Do you know if bighorn live in your neighbourhood? If so, are they doing well? Are they threatened?
- What local decisions impact bighorn? Are there any citizen science projects to help others learn about bighorn in your area? Are there community research programs? Any stories about bighorn? How might different careers influence the future of bighorn?
- Do you think our society is making well informed decisions when it comes to bighorn? Why do you think that? What would you do better?
- How might you be a better steward of bighorn through your passions and hobbies?
- What do we not know when it comes to bighorn in Mount Robson, or your community? Do we know enough, or do we need to know more about their role in the ecosystem and their value to biodiversity to make important decisions for people and nature? If so, what?
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