The children are part of an expedition to Fiordland to hunt for the Moa. They are very lucky and actually find one. Have each pupil write a report for the local newspaper describing the adventure. Try this Japanese three line nature poetry. A group of Moa have been found still living.
Pupils become radio reporters sent to the scene.
File your report and include interviews and sound effects. Make the tape like a normal broadcast interrupted by an exciting 'news flash.' . Take a skeptics view-point. Video the interview. Humans have a right to change the environment as they wish.