Poultry Hatch-out

Poultry Hatch-Out is a week-long project with a science-based curriculum on poultry and the industry. This program is already in extensive use in schools throughout Mississippi.

Description

Poultry Hatch-out is an educational curriculum-based program that focuses on the importance of the poultry industry and its significance to the world’s food production. This week-long program consists of outlined lesson plans and activities as well as a live hatch of chicks throughout the week. For more information regarding participation in the Poultry Hatch-out Program click here or contact Jessica Wells at j.wells@msstate.edu.

Target Audience(s):

Children and youth in grades K-12

Objectives:

Participants will:

• Learn the importance of the poultry industry and its importance in food production, and
• Countering erroneous information and extensive negative media coverage of the commercial poultry industry.

Total Number of Modules or Sessions: 3

Total Number of Hours for Program Delivery: 8

Program Delivery:

• Demonstrations
• Educational Class
• Educational Video (Online or DVD)
• eXtension Website
• Print or Popular Articles
• Workshop

Primary Contact:

Dr. Jessica Wells, j.wells@msstate.edu