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Embryology Coming this Spring!
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.
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!
Elementary School
NC 4-H Curriculum Titles, Grades K-5
Middle School
NC 4-H Curriculum Titles, Grades 6-8
High School
Multiple Grade Levels – High School
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
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.
N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.
