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