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Theme 5: Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?

This theme examines the interaction of highways and wildlife. Three activities focus on why animals attempt to cross highways and what can be done about it to protect both motorists and the animals. Students will choose a particular animal on which to focus and then design a structure that allows it to cross a highway safely.
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  • Activity 1: A Day in the Life by Patrick Young

    Activity 1: A Day in the Life

    Patrick Young

    All highways run through animal habitats. Fencing highways can provide drivers some protection from animal-related accidents, but they fragment the habitat, causing problems for wildlife. In this activity, students learn some of the reasons that animals will attempt to cross highways.

  • Activity 2: Just Passing Through by Elizabeth Martinez

    Activity 2: Just Passing Through

    Elizabeth Martinez

    Animal passages for wildlife are becoming more prevalent. Their purpose is to provide a safe path for animals to cross man-made barriers, in this case roadways. Fish ladders, patented in 1837, are an early example of this type of intervention. In addition, passages provide animal ... Read More

  • Activity 3: Warning! by Elizabeth Martinez

    Activity 3: Warning!

    Elizabeth Martinez

    More factors than previously mentioned must be considered in the design of an animal crossing structure, such as temperature, precipitation, vehicle traffic, noise, and vehicle exhaust. Consideration of these environmental factors and events will require modifications to the original design. This is a common practice ... Read More

 
 
 

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