Pitt County 4-H School Embryology

This hands-on 4-H enrichment program provides everything your classroom needs to explore biology, genetics, and responsibility through the 21-day journey of egg hatching.

From "setting" the eggs to the first "pip," your students will transform into scientists as they observe the life cycle of a chick (or duckling)! Our curriculum is designed to align with state science standards, focusing on life cycles and embryonic development.

Each Classroom Kit Includes:

• Fertile Chicken Eggs: 6–8 eggs (chicken or duck) sourced from local farms.
• Equipment Provided: Incubator, brooder box, heat plate, and food/water containers.
• Supplies: Nutrient-rich chick feed.
• Curriculum Guide: Grade-specific lesson plans and activity sheets.
• Expert Support: Access to 4-H specialists for troubleshooting and an in-person lesson on chickens and or ducks.

• Session 1 : September 21 – October 9
• Session 2: October 26 - November 20

To ensure every classroom is equipped, please "purchase" one ticket per incubator/classroom.

• Example: If your school has 5 separate classrooms participating, please select 5 tickets.
• Step 1: Select your total number of tickets (1 ticket = 1 full kit).
• Step 2: Complete the registration form with your School Name, Grade Level, and student count.
• Step 3: Check your inbox! You will receive a digital ticket and a Teacher’s Prep Packet immediately.

By registering for this program, you are committing to the following:

• Daily Maintenance: Monitoring incubator temperature and humidity levels daily.
• Animal Welfare: Ensuring the safety and health of the embryos and chicks at all times.
• Feedback: Completing a short post-program evaluation with your students.

A Note on Nature: Eggs are living organisms. While we provide fertile eggs, 4-H cannot guarantee a 100% hatch rate due to the natural variables of incubation.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher N.C. Cooperative Extension, Pitt County