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University of Illinois Extension, Peoria and Tazewell Counties are pleased to offer the Embryology in the Classroom program to area educators. This program is designed to provide elementary through high school teachers with knowledge and resources on the chicken's egg, its importance to man and its role in reproduction of the species.
By using supplies provided by University of Illinois Extension and your own supplemental resources, your students will learn about incubation and embryonic development while enhancing programs in science, language arts, mathematics, social studies and art.
There are two rounds of the Embryology in the Classroom program. Both sessions have limited equipment available. Registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis. We must receive your online form and payment before registration is considered complete. Fee waivers are available upon request.The 2024 program fee is $28, which covers a dozen and half (18) fertilized eggs and other materials.
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Feb 12 | 3-5:30pm | Equipment & Supply Pick-Up; Check out teaching aids (optional)
Feb 13 | 4:30-6:30pm | Virtual Beginner Training (ISBE PDHs available)
Feb 15 | 4:30-6pm | Virtual Advanced Training (ISBE PDHs available)
Feb 19 | 3-5:30pm | Egg Pick-Up
Feb 20 | Incubation Begins (Set eggs in AM)
March 11-13 | Hatch Days
March 15 | 12-4:30pm | Drop-Off Equipment & Chicks (those without homes)
Mar 6 | 4:30-6:30pm Virtual Beginner Training (ISBE PDHs available)
Mar 7 | 4:30-6pm | Virtual Advanced Training (ISBE PDHs available)
Apr 8 | 3-5:30pm | Equipment & Supply Pick-Up; Check out teaching aids (optional)
Apr 15 | 3-5:30pm | Egg Pick-Up
Apr 16 | Incubation Begins (Set eggs in AM)
May 7-9 | Hatch Days
May 10 | 12-4:30pm | Drop-Off Equipment & Chicks (those without homes)
This course is designed to provide elementary and high school teachers with knowledge on the chicken's egg, its importance to man, and its role in reproduction of the species.
Course content will be oriented to train teachers to conduct classroom incubation and embryonic development projects.
Detailed information on the stages of embryonic development and the preservation of embryos will be included. Instructional methods will include lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and visual aids. Suggestions on how to use classroom incubation and embryonic development projects to enhance programs in science, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and art will be offered. This hands-on project is designed to give your students the opportunity to hatch chicks in their own classroom.
During the 21-day incubation period, students learn to prepare eggs, set up an incubator, record progress, turn eggs, and test eggs for fertility.
Pick-ups and drop-offs can be done at Illinois Extension branch offices in Peoria or Tazewell Counties.
Tazewell County 4-H and Peoria County 4-H have annual Embryology in the Classroom programs with set dates and trainings. Fulton and Mason 4-H have incubators that can be checked out.
Bibliography of Related Children's Books
ChickQuest Slides of embryo development
Egg Color, Sizes, and Grading Worksheet
Embryology in the Classroom Certificate
Embryonic Development Days 1 - 21
Explore the Inside of an Egg Worksheet
Room and Weather Conditions chart
U of I Poultry Program Fun Facts Book
Videos
Classroom Note to be sent home to parents - This note can be edited to add specific information about what your class has been doing during your Embryology in the Classroom experience. OR you may use the wording and add it to your own classroom website or newsletter. It is a great way to help parents understand the connection between this special project and University of Illinois Extension.