Class 3Y are studying the issues surrounding the endangerment of animals and the role that humans play in this for different reasons. In class they were shown a film of Madagascar where the lemurs are reduced in numbers by deforestation destroying their habitats. The other side of the argument is that the growing, poverty-stricken population needs to clear the trees to build cheap housing and use the space to grow rice just to feed their families.
The children had to write their opinions on post it notes which were discussed. The vote at the end of the debate was split as we understood that the animals needed to be protected, but humans need to survive too no matter what the cost.
What do you think?
Ms Forth
Class 3Y Geography Teacher