Loudoun County 4-H and LCPS - Embryology: The Beginning of Life!
The LCPS Science Office, in partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, is offering the 4-H Embryology project for LCPS schools for SY 2021-22. Fertilized eggs and instructional materials are provided from 4-H and the Virginia Cooperative Extension Office; the LCPS Science Office covers the cost of the program.
To participate in the Embryology Program, ALL of the following must take place.
Eggs will be available April 20, 2022.
To participate in the Embryology Program, ALL of the following must take place.
- Let Darielle Timothy know that your school is participating; Darielle.Timothy@lcps.org
- Your school must have appropriate, functioning equipment (incubator and brooder). Check for working order BEFORE March 29.
- All participating schools must send 1 (one) teacher to training. The training is on April 5 via Zoom. The teacher attending the training must register in MLP.
- Complete the attached registration form (last page of VA Cooperative Ext. Enrollment PDF). One form per grade for your school. Registration must be sent to Kim Monroe, kmonroe@vt.edu . The absolute due date is March 29, 2022.
Eggs will be available April 20, 2022.
2022 Resources for Teachers
Here you will find the Embryology Calendar and the Virginia 4-H Beginning of Life Curriculum. If you have any questions, please call Kim Monroe at (703) 737-8880.
| 408-029_the_beginning_of_life.pdf |
| 408-030_the_egg-citing_egg_student_activities.pdf |
| 408-031_the_egg-citing_egg_teacher_guide.pdf |
| brooding_domestic_fowl_pub_2902-1087.pdf |
