Wildlife and Globalization

Choose a human-wildlife conflict to study in detail from any prairie habitat in the world (prairies in other parts of the world may be referred to as grasslands, savannah, pampas, plains, or steppe). 
Once you have chosen a conflict,  research on the Web and/or in the library to learn as much as you can about it. Encourage them to contact organizations that support both sides of the conflict to learn more. They should be able to answer at least the following questions:

	What is the animal's range?
	What does it prey upon, and what preys upon it?
	In what ways does it affect other populations (wildlife and human)?
	How did the conflict(s) evolve?
	What is being done to solve the conflict?
	Who are the main groups involved in the conflict?
	What are the main arguments of the groups on each side of the conflict?

Each group use a blank outline map from the Xpeditions atlas to show the area of the world where the conflict they have chosen is taking place.
      
Each group will create a presentation about the conflict it studied. The presentation could be multimedia-based, if resources are available (e.g., a Web site or a PowerPoint slide show); an oral report with a visual component, such as photographs or illustrations; or any other creative way they feel they can demonstrate what they have learned.

 

     

      Each of you will write a position paper as if you planned to send it to a legislator or government official. You should explain what they have learned and how they feel about the conflict you studied in your small group. The paper should include at least one possible solution to the conflict, stumbling blocks to this possible solution, and how to address them.