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
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Poultry Group Activity Guide
Scratching the Surface
Testing your Wings
Flocking Together
– Order from Extension office
Additional Resources
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Activity Sheets
Record Sheets
Checklists
Bibliography
Web Sites
Web Site
• http://web.extension.illinois.edu/chick/101/
Web Site
• http://chickscope.beckman.uiuc.edu
Web Site
http://4hembryology.psu.edu/
Web Site
• http://urbanext.illinois.edu/egg/
Support
• Support
– Questions
– Other teachers
– 2 emails
Evaluation
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Life Skills K-2 or 3-12
Science Abilities K-2 or 3-12
Student Reflection Statements
Teacher Survey K- 2
– https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/emb2014L
• Teacher Survey 3-12
– https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/emb2014U
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
kkoelkeb@illinois.edu