This hands-on project, from the 4-H curriculum, offers additional science enrichment as part of the regular school program, or can be undertaken as an independent study. This program is designed to give youth the opportunity to hatch chicks in their own classroom. Students will learn to prepare the eggs and set up the incubator. During the 21 day incubation time, children will keep daily records of progress, turn the eggs, and test eggs for fertility.

Instructional Materials Available: Curriculum for grades 2 – 8. Curriculum includes access to an interactive web site is a teacher guide. Supplemental materials will be available for grade K-1. Extension will provide fertile eggs and chick starter feed. Schools need to provide their own incubator and brooder box for hatched chicks. A videotape is available for LOAN ONLY from the Extension Office. A special workshop designed to train teachers to teach embryologyis TBA. First time participants are required to attend this session. Those having trained previously are not required to attend training, but attendance is recommended every three years.An advanced training for experienced teachers will be offered this year...date TBA.

Pre-registration for all aspects of the Embryology program (training and/or general program participation) is required. Cost: $20 if registered by December 15; $25 after. Eggs only version (for experienced teachers): $10 if registered by December 15; $15 after.

State Goals and Learning Standards: Goal # 1 A, B, C, 3 A, B, C; 4 A, B; 5 A, B, C; 15 D, 18 B