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December 12, 2013. Hatching an interest in science Burnaby elementary students incubate chicken eggs in class




Resources
 BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with educators to bring BC’s agriculture to their students. The BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation is supported by the BC Ministry of Agriculture, the BC Ministry of Health, the BC Ministry of Education, private donors, as well as the agriculture community in our province.

The hatching of chick eggs is an ideal opportunity to provide students with a valuable  information. This document created by the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture contains detailed instructions and  classroom activities. 

Chicken Whisperer Magazine represents the poultry industry’s most up to date and comprehensive educational guide to everything chickens. Incubation in the Classroom: Hatching chicks with your students

Backyard chickens are rewarding and easy to keep! We offer everything you need to get started including baby chicks, fertile hatching eggs, chicken coops and supplies, plus free "how to" information. Here are two important links:

• 7 Rules for a Successful School Hatching Project
• The My Pet Chicken Guide to Chicken Care

The BC SPCA Humane Education department works hard to develop resource materials for educators who want to teach their students empathy and respect for animals. Here you will find the information you need to bring animal welfare into the classroom. Make an informed decision about classroom pets, order specially-designed curriculum units, book a school presentation, discover recommended resources, learn about the Violence Link and stay up-to-date on all the latest animal welfare and humane education news with our e-Teacher newsletter.


What other resources are there for teachers to use?