Activity 6: Squirrels vs. Scopes
In Arizona’s Coronado National Forest, groups are at odds over the placement of an observatory in the habitat of an endangered species, the Mount Graham red squirrel. During the heart of the controversy, local and national newspapers published editorials, articles, and letters to the editor expressing different views about the proposed observatory. By reading and discussing two editorials about the so-called “squirrels vs. scopes” issue, students can learn how to interpret biased information and how to frame an effective argument. This knowledge will help them to better express their own views on other forest-related issues.
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