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Embryology in the Classroom

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.

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.

Online Resources

Teacher Resource: American Egg Board

Educational lesson plans, activity sheets, interactive webtools for kindergarten through high school educators that align with the National Education Standards and educate today's youth about the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise.

The Ohio State University Extension ChickQuest

Ohio's 4-H embryology curriculum website includes a variety of activities to enhance your classroom embryology program.

University of Illinois Chickscope

This site is old but contains valuable resources, especially for older students. It includes unique scientific resources and expertise to help provide motivation for learning science and mathematics and stimulates interest in the scientific world.

University of Florida Extension Eggcellent Adventures

An interactive guide to chicken embryology geared to 3rd graders.

The Egg - Ohio's Perfect Food Video

The Ohio Poultry Association and the Ohio Soybean Council team up to present an inside look at the history and importance of the egg industry in Ohio.

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.

 

Embryology in the Classroom Certificate

Use this certificate as a fun way for students to remember their experience with Embryology in the Classroom.

 

Tazewell 4-H Embryology in the Classroom 2020 Session 1 Teacher Training Powerpoint

 

Embryology in the Classroom Peoria County Registration form

Educators of all types are invited to register for our annual Embryology in the Classroom slots. Space is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. To reserve your spot we need a completed registration form and payment returned to the Extension office in Peoria.

  • April 7 - mandatory training and equipment pick up, 4:30 p.m. at Extension office, Peoria
  • April 20 - egg pick up, 1 to 4 p.m. OR April 21, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Extension office, Peoria
  • April 21 - set eggs / Day 1 of incubation schedule
  • May 11 - chicks hatch / Day 21 of incubation schedule
  • May 15 - return hatched chicks and cleaned equipment, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to the Extension office