What is more fascinating than to see a fully developed baby chick emerge from an egg? Just three weeks of incubating transforms a chicken egg into an active, living being. This program is designed to give youth the opportunity to hatch chicks in their classroom. Students will learn to prepare the eggs, set up the incubator, keep daily records of progress, and test eggs for fertility.

Instructional Materials Provided: Teacher guide for grades 2-5 and 6-8. Supplemental materials are available for grades K-1. Training is required before being able to use the material.

***A special workshop designed to instruct teachers on how to teach embryology will be held on at the Kendall County Extension Officein February,2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. First time participants are required to attend this session. Pre-registration is required; please call the office. CPDU credit is available. Training will include reference to an interactiveweb site, a CD-Rom program, & teacher guides with student worksheets.***

Cost: Kit, incubator and brooder are available ON A LOAN BASIS ONLY. This year the cost of eggs and consumable supplies will be $ 20.

State Goals and Learning Standards: 1A B C; 3A C; 6B C; 7A; 10A; 12A B; 13A B