The problem

4th grade teachers expressed interest in cow eye dissection to help solidify the following Core Content Standards:

4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.  

The educational program response

Youth and Adults will develop skill to improve quality of life. Chick Incubation in school enrichment programs with UK official educational materials were provided. Special Interest Chick Incubation project with UK official signage and educational materials, and promotion of 4-H Poultry Club at the Bluegrass Fair.

The participants/target audience

Youth in 4th grade; Youth 5-18

Other partners (if applicable)

Fayette County Public Schools, Gardenside Christian Church

Program impact or participant response.

Approximately 2,000 total youth participated in 5 school enrichment Chick Incubation projects. 60-70,000 people attended the Lexington Bluegrass Fair and were able to observe the chick hatching and free materials provided in the 4-H project area- an official count of observers was not provided. 

Chick Setup at Arlington Elementary:

Chicks at Gardenside Christian Church:

Setup at the Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair