Embryology (Group Projects)

In the 4-H Embryology Group Projects, you will learn:

• best practices for animal care and management;
• safe and ethical practices for animal welfare;
• how to promote the use of poultry products and the poultry industry; and
• skills such as decision-making, getting along with others, self-responsibility, planning and organizing, and improving your knowledge of general science and technology.

Embryology in the Classroom Series
(For Youth Ages 7-13)

Hatching Classroom Projects (Ages 7-11)

This beginners project allows youth to learn both life and science skills as they study embryology topics like incubation, preparing a brooder, handling chicks, and careers in the poultry industry.  Available at the National 4-H Council.

Leader Manual
Hatching Classroom Projects – Leader       PO1 1

Experiments in Poultry Science (Ages 11-13)

This advanced project lets youth continue to learn both life and science skills as they study embryology topics including hatching, identifying parts of an egg, collecting data and details about embryos and chicks. Available at the National 4-H Council.

Leader Manual
Experiments in Poultry Science – Leader        PO1 2 

The Incredible Egg (For Youth Ages 8-10)

Recommended for project advisors and classroom teachers, this curriculum guide allows youth to learn about the beginning of life as they study chick embryology. This four-lesson series includes hands-on activities. Produced by Ohio State University.

Leader Manual
The Incredible Egg – Leader        165GPM

 

 

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