2024 Embryology in the Classroom Registration

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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2024 SESSION 1

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)

2024 SESSION 2

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)

U of I Extension provides:

• Training session (beginner & advanced options available)
• Incubator
• Egg turner
• Learning aids (posters, books, etc.)
• Chick feed
• Cheese cloth for incubator
• 18 fertilized eggs
• Assistance in finding homes for hatched chicks

Teachers are expected to:

• Attend a synchronous virtual training (beginner & advanced options are available).
• Pick up equipment and eggs on designated dates.
• Return equipment in clean condition on the assigned date.
• Assist in finding homes for hatched chicks.
• Provide classroom demographic data.
• Furnish a heat lamp, feeder, waterer, and box with bedding for hatched chicks.
• Complete program evaluation & provide student demographics.

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.

Locations:

Pick-ups and drop-offs can be done at Illinois Extension branch offices in Peoria or Tazewell Counties.

• Peoria Branch Office | 4810 N. Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614 | 309-685-3140
• Tazewell Branch Office | 1505 Valle Vista Blvd, Pekin, IL 61554 | 309-347-6614 

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.