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Hatching Chicks in the 5K Classroom

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Exciting Times! 
During Q4, many of our 5 year-olds will have the experience of raising chicks in their kindergarten classroom.  Our Science Refurbishment Center has incubators and egg turners available, at no cost.  Some teachers obtain eggs, incubators and guidance from 4H.  Teachers say this is a most integrated unit, perfect for the end of the school year as the weather warms toward summer.  They incorporate writing, reading, research, counting skills, as well as making predictions, community awareness, and value for living things.  At the end many teachers and students will take the chicks outside for a parade and others use the experience to bolster their celebration of Mother's Day! 

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Resources
Chick Hatching Packet
Day by Day Chick Development
Embryology Presentation
Chick Journal
Clemson Extension Hatching Signup

This is a video on how to setup the HovaBator 1620N, which is the incubator supplied by RHSD Science Refurbishment. 

This video is about a few things that should be done on or around Day 14 of your hatching journey. 

Another great video to help prepare students for the experience of hatching eggs!
Some teachers have said this is a great video, it's dated, but still has great information for kids to set the scene. 

A read-aloud that many of our teachers
​highly recommend!

This video is not narrated, but is set to music. 
​Teachers can pause and explain, as needed.  
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Teachers, if you have additional helpful information to share, please include it in the comments. 
Links are welcome!

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This website has been developed and maintained by
Kimberly G. Massey, K-12 Science Instructional Specialist
for Rock Hill Schools of York County, South Carolina.


Telephone

803.981.1886

Email

kmassey@rhmail.org
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