Poultry Hatch-out
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
