Once the chicks have hatched, students naturally want to hold them. But newly hatched chicks should not be handled much, if at all. Some children may not have the coordination needed to handle chicks appropriately. Proper handl...
Over the course of 21 days, the children were able to observe the eggs in the incubator. They also participated in “candling” experiments, which allowed them to take a peek at the chicks’ progress inside the eggs. Each of the classroom teachers incorporated some learning activities related...
Whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler hatching chickens is a fun adventure that kids will never forget. There is nothing like watching the chicks peck their way out of the shell and seeing what a day old chick looks like. It is truly the miracle of life in a way kids can...
University of Illinois Extension, students like those at Raymond Ellis Elementary School in Round Lake Beach are incubating chicken eggs in the classroom with hopes of seeing baby chicks hatch at the end of the month.This year 136 schools in Lake County are participating in the embryology lesson...