Recently some Allamakee County classrooms began to learn about the beginning stages of a baby chick and the hatching process. Some classrooms from St. Pats, West Elementary, East Elementary, and New Albin started this hands-on activity by placing the fertilized eggs into the incubator. For the next 21 days the students will watch the eggs and learn about the life cycle of a chicken, how to care for a chicken and compare similarities and differences between a baby chick and a hen. Teachers were also given lessons and worksheets to use throughout these 21 days. 

Thank you to these Allamakee County teachers for allowing our Agriculture in The Classroom program into your room! For more information about Ag in the Classroom resources or presentations, contact Elizabeth at elizabeth.blake@ifbf.org or the Allamakee County Farm Bureau office in Waukon at 563-568-4125.

Local classrooms started this hands-on activity by placing the fertilized eggs into the incubator.