The RoadKill project is designed to involve students and teachers with scientific monitoring of an environmental parameter using the Internet and to increase participant awareness of motor vehicle hazards with wildlife. Monitoring roadkill brings excitement and stimulating conversation to all. The unmotivated student becomes extremely interested in a gruesome subject.
Students soon realize that there are many animals killed or injured by motor vehicles.
Roadkills vary depending on the population of the community, the amount of traffic, and the type of roads. Migratory patterns of animals and habitat of the local area will also affect the number of roadkills. Students and teachers will collect roadkill data in their community for analysis as well as compare their data to other areas participating in the project. Overall, the roadkill project can be an important addition to an environmental science education. The RoadKill project is applicable to students of all ages and ability across many disciplines.