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Embryology Program Registration Form

Embryology Program
2005-2006 Calendar for Chatham County Schools

The Chatham County 4-H embryology school enrichment program is open to grade Kindergarten - grade four classes.

Teachers are asked to sign up below and email this completed form to the Chatham Extension Center in Pittsboro. The incubators will be assigned on a first come-first serve basis.

If you have any questions, please email Sarah Hardison , Chatham County 4-H Agent. You can call us at 542-8202.

I hope each of you had a restful and enjoyable summer! Now that school is back in session, it is time to make plans for your class to participate in the 2005-2006 4-H Embryology Program. The 4-H Embryology Program is more than just watching chicks hatch. The embryology program emphasizes a “hands-on” learning experience. The program involves hatching eggs for twenty-one days in a still-air incubator while learning about the life cycle and caring for animals.

What do you have to do to register?

All you have to do is fill out the below form and return it to the Chatham County 4-H office, or you can call us and give us the date you would like to sign up for.

How much does it cost?

Thanks to the support of the United Way of Chatham County and GoldKist Hatchery in Siler City, this program is provided free of charge for all teachers that choose to participate. Chatham County 4-H will provide an incubator and all the necessary parts that go with it, fertilized eggs, activity sheets, Embryology leader's guide, and evaluation forms.

How do I get the materials?

All the materials are delivered to and picked up from your school at different times. First the incubator, curriculum and necessary forms will be delivered to your school. Next, the fertilized eggs will be delivered and the pre-activity results as well as the participation race/gender form, and participation roster will be picked up. These things must be turned in to receive the eggs. After the eggs hatch, we will come pick up the cleaned incubators as well as the post-activity results and teacher evaluation forms. We are also available to come to your classroom and teach one of the lessons for you if you are interested.

Chatham County 4-H will be offering 3 sessions of embryology this year. Please select the session that best suits your teaching plan and class schedule.

Please complete this registration form and email or FAX (542-8246) it to us or call us with your preference by Wednesday, August 31, 2005.

Session I

(( 21-day incubation period --- September 14- October 4 ))
  1. Deliver incubators, curriculum, pre and post activity forms, participation race/gender form, participation roster, parent letter and evaluations - Tuesday, September 6, 2005

  2. Egg delivery and pick up of pre-activity results, participation race/gender form and participation roster - Tuesday, September 14, 2005

  3. Hatch date - Tuesday, October 4, 2005
  4. Observe and find homes for chicks - Tuesday, October 4- Tuesday, October 18
    (NOTE: Teacher Workday, October 13th)
  5. Pick up cleaned incubator, post-activity results, evaluation and deliver 4-H ribbon* and certificate of achievement** - Wednesday, October 19, 2005

* Each teacher will receive one ribbon for each student listed on the participation forms.
** We must have the child’s name in order for them to receive a certificate.

Session II

(( 21-day incubation period --- January 10- January 30 ))
  1. Deliver incubators, curriculum, pre and post activity forms, participation race/gender form, participation roster, parent letter and evaluations - Wednesday, January 4, 2006
  2. Egg delivery and pick up of pre-activity results, participation race/gender form and participation roster - Wednesday, January 11, 2006
  3. Hatch date - Tuesday, January 31, 2006
    (NOTE: Holiday, January 16th & Teacher Workdays, January 18th -20th )
  4. Observe and find homes for chicks - Tuesday, January 31- Tuesday, February 14
  5. Pick up cleaned incubator, post-activity results, evaluation and deliver 4-H ribbon* and certificate of achievement** - Wednesday, February 15, 2006

* Each teacher will receive one ribbon for each student listed on the participation forms.
** We must have the child’s name in order for them to receive a certificate.

Session III

(( 21-day incubation period --- March 1- March 21 ))
  1. Deliver incubators, curriculum, pre and post activity forms, participation race/gender form, participation roster, parent letter and evaluations - Wednesday, February 22
  2. Egg delivery and pick up of pre-activity results, participation race/gender form and participation roster - Wednesday, March 1, 2006
  3. Hatch date - Tuesday, March 21, 2006
  4. Observe and find homes for chicks - Tuesday, March 21- Tuesday, April 4
    (NOTE: Teacher Workday, March 27)
  5. Pick up cleaned incubator, post-activity results, evaluation and deliver 4-H ribbon* and certificate of achievement** - Wednesday, April 5, 2006

* Each teacher will receive one ribbon for each student listed on the participation forms.
** We must have the child’s name in order for them to receive a certificate.

As always, if you have any questions about this or other school enrichment opportunities, please feel free to contact Sarah Hardison or phone at 542.8202. Thank you for your support of the Chatham County 4-H program and for all you do for the youth of Chatham County.

To Register:

Session Number:
School:
Teacher:
Grade:
Telephone Number:
email address:

As we receive your application, we will confirm that we are able to accept your registration and make plans to deliver the materials.


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