School: Integration into Other Subjects
Science standards are just the tip of the iceberg. Hatching chicks can integrate a variety of other standards. While we use the NC standards, you might need to refer to different standards for your location. Common Core
Here are some examples from the NC second grade standards:
- Reading Standards: Children will read a variety of nonfiction texts that are able to cover most informational text standards (RI2.1-RI2.10).
- Writing Standards: We have integrated so many writing standards in our chick-hatching projects! From informative writing to fantasy writing with our chicks as the main characters. We also include writing friendly letters to other classes inviting them to visit our chicks. These opportunities also reinforce the standards for handwriting (RF.2.2).
- Math Standards: Measuring (NC.2.MD.1) the eggs is a wonderful way to include math standards in this project. We also created graphs to represent our hatching predictions along with numbers of chicks hatched per class (when other classes participate in they project) (NC.2.MD.10).
- Speaking and Listening Standards: Students collaborate continuously with this project. They must communicate and discuss ideas such as which eggs might hatch and why? They are required to give support for their answers. Our students also invite other grades and classes in to visit the chicks and teach them about the chick hatching process.