What do you think?
- How much did you know about elk 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 elk matter? Why or why not?
- How have your opinions on elk been influenced by media and pop culture?
- Do you think your perspectives on elk have been shaped because of the media you’ve consumed in the past? How could you learn more about elk - and different perspectives - about elk going forward without it becoming a chore?
- How do elk impact your world? If elk disappeared from your region, how might it affect your life? Would it?
- Do you know if a species of elk live in your neighbourhood? If they do, are they doing well? Are any threatened?
- What local decisions impact elk? Are there any citizen science projects to help others learn about elk in your area? Are there community research programs? Any stories about elk? How might different careers influence the future of elk?
- Do you think our society is making well informed decisions when it comes to elk? Why do you think that? What would you do better?
- How might you be a better steward of elk through your passions and hobbies?
- What do we not know when it comes to elk 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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