The Incredible Egg

A Biological Studies Unit
3rd-5th grade classrooms

Eggzactly how does an egg become a chick? Students can learn by exercise or observation with this popular teaching package. Designed to be used either independently or sequentially, the four lessons in the curriculum also address the parts of an egg and its nutritive value, all in fun-filled lessons that incorporate science, language arts, and math skills. Among the activities:

• locating the parts of a raw egg
• testing the strength of an egg shell
• observing the stages of a developing embryo
• watching a fertilized egg hatch

The teacher manual includes lesson plans, camera-ready student handouts, and information on additional resources. The curriculum was developed with assistance from the American Egg Board.

Hatching chicks in the classroom can increase student interest in this "eggciting" curriculum. County Extension offices can help you locate fertilized eggs and an incubator.

The Incredible Egg was developed by professional staff at The Ohio State University as part of the Science Alive in the Classroom series of 4-H school enrichment programs. For additional information on the availability of this unit in your classroom: