Success Story4-H Embryology



4-H Embryology

Author: Kelly Smith

Planning Unit: Jefferson County CES

Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum

Plan of Work: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture, Natural Resources and Urban Forestry

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In the 2018-2019 school year, over 30 classrooms, representing both private and public Jefferson County schools, requested the Embryology project from the Jefferson County 4-H program. Teachers within classrooms wanted hands on experience with learning life skills and knowledge of the process of embryology. Youth learned to care and maintain for the eggs and incubator before, during and after the incubation period. They also learned the proper care of newly hatched chicks. Kelly Smith, Jefferson County 4-H agent presented materials and educational resources to complete this project. Over 1500 youth participated in the 4-H Incubation Project. Additional clients within the county were served as well completing individual embryology projects. 

Partnering with Jefferson County Farm Bureau, they secured funds to purchase curriculum and supplies to use within the classrooms.  The items totaled over $2,000.  This will allow more accurate incubation, opportunity to further the education within the project and allow each classroom to utilize material.  

Responses from teachers after completing the project were very positive. Verbal Q &A were given to the youth as a wrap up from the agent in determining that skills were learned and youth gained a better understanding of the source of their food.






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