Life Cycle of a Chicken

In Science we began the unit,  Life Cycle of a Chicken.  To start, we created a KWL chart using the app, WeKWL.   Once information was recorded, I read the story 'Chickens Aren't the Only Ones'.  While reading this non-fiction book we learned about oviparous animals (animals that hatch from eggs) and discussed the difference between a fertilized and unfertilized egg as well as matched pictures of animals to their eggs.  I also brought in unfertilized eggs.  I cracked each one open, placed them on paper plates and slipped them in ziplock bags.  Students were then asked to take a picture, identify and label the egg parts using the app Skitch, then post to their blog.  We also compared a raw egg to hard boiled and completed a Double Bubble Thinking Map.
......Later this week we are to receive a new incubator and eggs!!......

 Mrs. Moloughney brought her chickens to share with our first graders. We were so lucky to have her come and visit.  We learned so much from her!  The students LOVED it!  Thank you!