Lesson plan
Bear attack
A bear attack is a violent attack by a bear on another animal, for predation, territoriality or self-defense, although it usually refers to a bear attacking a human or a domesticated animal such as pets and livestock. Bear attacks are of particular concern for those who happen to be around bear habitats and can be fatal, and hikers, campers, fishermen and others in bear country often need to take precautions against bear attacks. Stephen Herrero, a Canadian biologist, reports that during the 1990s, bear attacks killed around three people a year in the United States and Canada, as compared to the 30 to 50 people killed every year by dogs.
Article summary
A bear attack is a violent attack by a bear on another animal, for predation, territoriality or self-defense, although it usually refers to a bear attacking a human or a domesticated animal such as pets and livestock. Bear attacks are of particular concern for those who happen to be around bear habitats and can be fatal, and hikers, campers, fishermen and others in bear country often need to take precautions against bear attacks. Stephen Herrero, a Canadian biologist, reports that during the 1990s, bear attacks killed around three people a year in the United States and Canada, as compared to the 30 to 50 people killed every year by dogs.
Key claims
- population: 48 people — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- The record states that the population is "48 people". What evidence would count against this claim?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
Bibliography
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1374311392
Key claims and bibliography are generated from the same tracked claims and sources as the article page.