Overview: Discover the unusual conflict known as the Great Emu War in Western Australia, where the military used machine guns in an attempt to control emu populations that were destroying crops.
• Activities:
o Video Summary: Students watch a documentary to understand the challenges faced by farmers and the military’s efforts.
o Guided Reading: Analyse the strategic failures and the resilience of the emus through various accounts.
o Role Play: Reenact parts of the military campaign to understand the difficulties encountered.
o Group Discussion: Debate the ethics and effectiveness of using military force in wildlife management.
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