Chickenology: (n.) the collaborative study of life science standards by focusing on the ancestry, traits, and behaviors of a familiar organism–the chicken Teach genetics and engineering in grades 6–12 by taking a closer look at chickens. GrowNextGen teacher leaders will guide you in how to implement Chickenology with your middle grades life science students based […]
Take your students on a Virtual Field Trip to an Ohio Soybean Farm during harvest this fall! This virtual field trip will connect K-5 students directly with an Ohio soybean farmer for a ride-along in his combine as they harvest soybeans. Students will: Get a live tour of an Ohio soybean farm during harvest See […]
Healthy eggs come from happy hens! Middle and high school teachers of biology, animal science, engineering, STEM and agriculture science: virtually visit Prairie Star Farms with your students for an insider look at the science of egg production. Prairie Star Farms, one of the top 10 egg producers in the United States, will take your […]
ChickQuest, a Classroom Journey Through the Life Cycle of Chickens, is a 4-H School Enrichment Program that challenges students to use Science, Engineering, and Technology to investigate the life cycle of an embryonic chicken egg. From monitoring living eggs to observing fluffy chicks, these lively activities pique curiosity, encourage collaboration and communication, and provide young […]
ChickQuest, a Classroom Journey Through the Life Cycle of Chickens, is a 4-H School Enrichment Program that challenges students to use Science, Engineering, and Technology to investigate the life cycle of an embryonic chicken egg. From monitoring living eggs to observing fluffy chicks, these lively activities pique curiosity, encourage collaboration and communication, and provide young […]
How can we make sustainable plastics from plants? Engage your students in the science of polymers, environmental systems, and engineering by leading them in producing bioproducts. Teachers of chemistry, biology, environmental science, physical science, and/or engineering: register for our Bioproducts in the Classroom workshop! Sign up to: Make plant-based plastics Test tensile strength & durability […]
