Incubation and Embryology Teacher Training Name Title County
University of Illinois Extension Unit Offices
Incubation & Embryology Objectives To train educators in the science and techniques of hatching chicks To increase life skills and science abilities in youth through incubation and embryology To develop an interest by youth in the science of incubation and embryology
More Objectives To provide opportunities for youth to demonstrate skills mastered in embryology –Identify necessary environmental conditions for the survival of chick embryos –Observe and understand the growth and development of chick embryos –Learn how to care for baby chicks
Requirements Program Fiscal Enrollment
Logistics Egg Pick Up Chick Delivery
Incubation and Embryology Educational Materials –The Incredible Egg (K-2) –Hatching Classroom Projects (Grades 2-5) –Experiments in Poultry Science (Grades 6-8) –Poster – Poultry Chick Development* –From Egg to Chick (Leader’s Guide)
Illinois 4-H Member Poultry Resources Supplemental Materials Poultry Group Activity Guide Scratching the Surface Testing your Wings Flocking Together –Order from Extension office
Additional Resources Activity Sheets Record Sheets Checklists Bibliography Web Sites
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Support –Questions –Other teachers –2 s
Evaluation Life Skills K-2 or 3-12 Science Abilities K-2 or 3-12 Student Reflection Statements Teacher Survey K- 2 – Teacher Survey 3-12 –
Illinois State Board of Education CPDU Credentials –Evaluation for Workshop – turn in today –Evidence of Completion – keep for 5 years
Incubation and Embryology Teacher Training Thank You
Ken Koelkebeck Extension Specialist, Poultry Dept. of Animal Sciences University of Illinois Extension