Cane toads
Rabbit Scan
Feral cats
EPISODE 29
Focus Questions
21ST OCTOBER 2008
Learning Area
Society and
Environment
Key learning
Students will
investigate the
impact introduced
and native animals
have on the
environment.
What is the impact?
Develop a rubric
Further investigations
 Related Research Links
Elephant Culling
Curriculum Outcome Links: Society and Environment/HSIE
DATE 4/03/08
Subject: Animal culling
Student learning outcomes
Students will:
Develop an understanding of what culling is and why it occurs.
Understand different perspectives regarding the issue of culling.
Focus Questions
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Why were elephants shot last century?
What year was there a worldwide ban on ivory trading?
How many elephants live in Kruger National Park in South Africa?
What is culling?
Why do authorities want to resume elephant culling?
Why do some people believe this is wrong?
What are some alternatives to culling?
What might be some of the issues with using some of these
alternatives?
9. Describe what you know about culling or plans to cull animals in
Australia.
10. What do park rangers believe are threatened because of elephant
over population?
To cull or not to cull…
1. In small groups, research the reasons for culling animals. Topics
to explore could include:
Economic
Cultural
Environmental.
2. Develop a case for or against animal culling stating the reasons
why you believe it should or shouldn’t happen.
3. Present your case to the class. Consider how you will present the
information. Some suggestions include:
A formal class debate
Powerpoint presentation
Role play
Using graphic organisers (Inspiration software)
4. Tell us what you think about the issue on the Behind the News
Guestbook
Knowing
What do you now know about culling that you didn’t know before?
Understanding
Research animal culling in Australia. Show on a map areas that have
either culled or are planning to cull animals. Show graphically what the
animals are and the reasons for doing it.
Applying
Design an leaflet or poster for an animal rights group or a pro culling group
advertising your point of view.
Analysing
Do you think the type of animal being culled affects how people feel about
the act of culling?
Creating
Create an art work or cartoon based on the topic of animal culling.
Evaluating
Tally the number of people in your class or other classes that are for or
against culling. Do you think this represents societies view? Why or why
not?
 Related Research Links
http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2008/s2172463.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2005/11/21/1511044.htm
http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/2006/s1904205.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7260000/newsid_7263300/72
63338.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/static/find_out/specials/newsround_ex
tra/africa/html/game.stm