First-Graders Watch Chicks Hatch In Chappaqua Elementary Schools

CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- First graders in the Chappaqua District’s three elementary schools have waited three weeks for chicks to hatch from eggs following a 21-day incubation period.

It's hatch day for these eggs in Chappaqua Central School District.
Photo Credit: *Chappaqua Central School District*

A chick emerges from an egg in Chappaqua Central School District.
Photo Credit: *Chappaqua Central School District*

These chicks hatched from eggs at Chappaqua Central School District.
Photo Credit: *Chappaqua Central School District*

Donna Christopher

05/30/2016 8:10 a.m.

The students lesson integrated science, math, communication skills, arts, and social studies through hands-on activities, such as preparing the eggs, setting up the incubator, recording progress, turning eggs, and candling.

Candling involves shining a bright light into the egg, illuminating its contents to learn which of the chickens’ eggs are fertile and will hatch into baby chicks.

Students have now moved on to providing for the needs of the chicks.

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