4-H School Enrichment

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Embryology Dates are set...details are listed in the flyer!

The 4-H Embryology Program is a hands-on science project that aligns with the second-grade (*) standard course of study for North Carolina. The program goal is to teach the stages of embryo development and growth from early fertilization through hatching of chicks. Program is free, but supplies are limited, so please register.

(*)Program can be done with all classrooms as teacher requests- we have curricula that can expand to higher grades as applicable.

Session 3: Registration Deadline is January 2nd
Session 4: Registration Deadline is January 30th
Session 5: Registration Deadline is April 13th

Register Online Via Google!

NC 4-H Embryology Quickstart Guide

North Carolina curricula available through 4-H!

New Website: NC 4-H Curriculum

NC 4-H offers teachers & homeschool families a chance to purchase NC 4-H Curricula & Books. We do offer teacher training on these topics/curricula where this curricula and some supplies will be provided to you (FREE) during the time needed to teach in your classroom! If interested, contact us---your local 4-H staff!

The North Carolina 4-H Curricula are subject to copyright and cannot be used or distributed without North Carolina 4-H’s permission. However, the 4-H Curricula can be used for free when working with your local N.C. Cooperative Extension.

If you see a 4-H curriculum that would benefit your NC classroom, reach out to your local 4-H Agent. Your 4-H agent can work with you to understand how to best use the 4-H curriculum, and to get involved locally with additional 4-H education programming.

All curricula are aligned to North Carolina Essential Standards and National Standards.

Additional curricula and resources

4-H Embryology Program

Hands-On Science in the Classroom

25/26 School Year

Equipment is limited! Register Early! Call (252) 641-7821 or email: missy.treffer@ncsu.edu

What Is Provided

All equipment is provided: Hatching Eggs, Incubator, Brooder Kit, Feed and Bedding for Chicks, Pick up and Drop off of all items. Access to 4-H Professional.

What Happens to the Chicks

Edgecombe County 4-H works one on one with a number of our local farms to provide the best forever farm for our chicks and support our local farms.

Is There a Cost

No, this is a free program that we are able to offer due to our generous donors. We do ask our teachers to fill out the evaluation form at the end of the program. There is a $20 cleaning fee if equipment isn’t clean when picked up.

Schedule of Events

Session 1

Sep. 19th – Deadline to Register
Sep. 26th – Equipment Delivered to Schools
Sep. 26th – Incubator Set up
Sep. 29th – Eggs Delivered to Schools
Sep. 30th – Set Eggs
Oct. 14th – Hatch Day!
Oct. 17th – Pick up Chicks
Oct. 20th – Pick up Evaluations and Equipment

Session 2

Oct. 24th – Equipment Delivered
Oct. 31st – Incubator Set up
Nov. 3rd – Eggs Delivered
Nov. 4th – Set Eggs
Nov. 18th – Hatch Day!
Nov. 21st – Pick up Chicks
Nov. 24th – Pick up Evaluations and Equipment

Session 3

Jan. 2nd – Deadline to Register
Jan. 9th – Equipment Delivered & Incubator Set up
Jan. 12th – Eggs Delivered
Jan. 13th – Set Eggs
Jan. 27th – Hatch Day!
Jan. 30th – Pick up Chicks
Feb. 2nd – Pick up Evaluations and Equipment

Session 4

Jan. 30th – Deadline to Register
Feb. 6th – Equipment Delivered & Incubator Set up
Feb. 10th – Eggs Delivered
Feb. 10th – Set Eggs
Feb. 24th – Hatch Day!
Feb. 27th – Pick up Chicks
Mar. 2nd – Pick up Evaluations and Equipment

Session 5

Apr. 13th – Equipment Delivered & Incubator Set up
Apr. 17th – Eggs Delivered
Apr. 20th – Set Eggs
Apr. 21st – Hatch Day!
May 5th – Pick up Chicks
May 8th – Pick up Evaluations and Equipment
May 11th – Final wrap-up

N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.