Learning intentions:
Students will:
- examine how responsible pet ownership is a civic responsibility that helps protect local biodiversity, minimise nuisance to neighbours, and benefit pets
- explore how laws and community practices protect both pets and wildlife.
Success criteria:
Students can:
- describe how pet behaviours can cause nuisance and threaten wildlife, and explain at least 1 solution
- explore what the existing local government rules are for pets where they live
- create a civic action piece to promote responsible pet ownership in their community.
