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Beyond the Bushfires - Kangaroo Island, Bushfire Hotspot
Lesson3 of 8 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10ScienceEnvironmentalClimate ChangeConservationDisaster resilience
Lesson Summary
Students research the effects of bushfires on a native and invasive species on Kangaroo Island. They will analyse the factors negatively impacting the population size of a native species. They will work together to contrast, compare and ultimately select between a variety of strategies for controlling populations of feral cats.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- identify the relationship between an invasive and native species on Kangaroo Island
- consider the factors that might lead to growth or decline in the populations of these species
Success criteria
Students can:
- explain three factors that have lead to a decrease in the population of a native species
- explain three factors that have lead to an increase in the population of an invasive species
- connect these factors to the impacts of bushfires
- analyse the costs and benefits of different approaches to population control
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