Inside the Egg, Hatching Chicks (Grades 3-5)

Students investigate embryo development in chicken eggs.

Grades
3 – 5
IN: Grades 3 – 5
Estimated Time
1 - 2 hours
Updated
December 12, 2024
light shining through translucent eggshell showing developing chicken embryo
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Background

Lesson Activities

Credits

Author

Lyndi Perry | Utah Agriculture in the Classroom

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Standards

Indiana Content Area Standards

  • English Language Arts.Grade 3.RV.1

    Build and use accurately conversational, general academic, and content-specific words and phrases.

    • Vocabulary in Literature and Nonfiction Texts.3.RV.3.2: Determine the meanings of general academic and content-specific words and phrases in a nonfiction text relevant to a third grade topic or subject area.
  • English Language Arts.Grade 3.SL.1

    Listen actively and adjust the use of spoken language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

    • Discussion and Collaboration.3.SL.2.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade- appropriate topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing personal ideas clearly.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.3.SL.2.2: Explore ideas under discussion by drawing on readings and other information.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.3.SL.2.3: Demonstrate knowledge and use of agreed-upon rules for discussions and identify and serve in roles for small group discussions or projects.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.3.SL.2.5: Explain personal ideas and understanding in reference to the discussion.
    • Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.3.SL.4.1: Using appropriate language, report on a topic or text, or provide a narrative that organizes ideas chronologically or around major points of information, with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking at an understandable pace, in a clear, concise manner.
  • English Language Arts.Grade 4.RV.1

    Build and use accurately general academic and content-specific words and phrases.

    • Vocabulary in Literature and Nonfiction Texts.4.RV.3.2: Determine the meanings of general academic and content-specific words and phrases in a nonfiction text relevant to a fourth grade topic or subject area.
  • English Language Arts.Grade 4.SL.1

    Listen actively and adjust the use of spoken language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

    • Comprehension.4.SL.3.1: Summarize major ideas and supportive evidence from text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.4.SL.2.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade- appropriate topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing personal ideas clearly.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.4.SL.2.2: Explore ideas under discussion by drawing on readings and other information.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.4.Sl.2.3: Demonstrate knowledge and use of agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.4.Sl.2.5: Review the key ideas expressed and explain personal ideas in reference to the discussion.
    • Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.4.SL.4.1: Using appropriate language, report on a topic or text or provide a narrative in an organized manner, with effective introductions and conclusions, using appropriate structure, appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly and concisely at an understandable pace.
  • English Language Arts.Grade 5.RV.1

    Build and use accurately general academic and content-specific words and phrases.

    • Vocabulary in Literature and Nonfiction Texts.5.RV.3.2: Determine the meaning of general academic and content-specific words and phrases in a nonfiction text relevant to a fifth grade topic or text.
  • English Language Arts.Grade 5.SL.1

    Listen actively and adjust the use of spoken language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.

    • Comprehension.5.SL.3.1: Orally summarize or respond to a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.5.SL.2.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade- appropriate topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing personal ideas clearly.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.5.SL.2.2: Reflect on and contribute to ideas under discussion by drawing on readings and other resources.
    • Discussion and Collaboration.5.SL.2.5: Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in reference to information and knowledge gained from the discussions.