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Ohio State University Extension, Crawford County, realizes the 4-H School Enrichment program plays an important role in the education of youth by offering teachers the opportunity to extend and enhance student learning with fun, hands-on activities. As such, the School Enrichment program will continue to be a priority in Crawford County. Please do not hesitate to contact the Extension office to learn more about future opportunities available through the 4-H School Enrichment program.
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Ohio State University Extension
Crawford County
Welcome to 4-H in the Classroom !
More and more elementary and middle school classrooms across Ohio are becoming involved in 4-H School Enrichment programs.
Students in the programs learn difficult science concepts through a variety of hands-on activities, developing valuable science skills as they apply science to real-life situations.
For More Information about the Crawford County 4-H School Enrichment Program, contact the Extension Office at 419/562-8731.
The Incredible Egg
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Students can learn that and much more through the 4-H School Enrichment Program. That's right! 4-H isn't only in local clubs. It's in local schools!
Presently 4-H in the Classroom involves local teachers and students in preschool, as well as Kindergarten through the sixth grade. Together they use 4-H in science, math, language arts, art, social studies, and social skills activities. The 4-H curriculum enhances student learning through effective hands-on activities which allow students to apply what they lean to real life situations, increase student’s interest and understanding of science, math and develop personal life skills.
The “Incredible Egg”chicken embryology project is the most popular school enrichment program in Crawford County. Through the program, youth become familiar with the parts of an egg, its nutritional value, and how the egg develops into a chick. The program includes activities to extend the knowledge that the students have gained. Testing the strength of an egg shell, observing the stages of a developing embryo, and watching the fertile egg hatch are only a few of the fascinating activities in which students participate. Provided to all participating teachers, the teacher manual includes lesson plans, camera-ready student handouts, and information on additional resources.
OSU Extension will provide the incubator, fertilized eggs, and ribbons and certificates for participating students. We will provide classroom set-up of the incubator and a basic lesson to start the unit. Teachers will be provided with candling flashlights so they can candle the eggs and see movement inside! The cost is $15.00 per incubator plus $5.00 per dozen of fertilized eggs. Teachers must find homes for all chicks.
The teacher manual for this project includes lesson plans, camera-ready student handouts and information on additional resources. The teacher manual is an optional resource and can be purchased for only $6.99.
If you would like to take part in this “egg-citing” program, contact OSU Extension, at 419/562-8731.
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Incredible Egg Project!
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Other 4-H School Enrichment Curriculm
Available in Crawford County!
