Spring 2023 Chick It Out Embryology Program - McLean County
Registration for Chick It Out is now closed. Please check back next year to participate in this program.
Introduction: It's time to starting planning for the 2023 "Chick it Out" program! We will run this year's embryology program from April 4-28. For those of you who are new to CIO, University of Illinois Extension, 4-H McLean County, and McLean County Ag in the Classroom offer an opportunity for teachers to utilize our resources to teach an embryology unit in the classroom. This program is a long-standing tradition that successfully promotes agriculture in McLean County schools.
Important Reminders:
- This year, Chick it Out will be for youth in McLean County classrooms that are public, private, or homeschool.
- Please pay attention to the dates in this registration; once registration is closed you will be unable to participate in the program.
- Verify your email address is correct when you register.
- A separate registration is required for EACH classroom participating in the Chick it Out program.
- Professional Development is included but you must register separately from the program.
What's Included: When you register for Chick it Out, you will get the research-based embryology curriculum, 1 dozen fertilized chicken eggs, and enough chicken feed to last the few days you have your chicks after they hatch. Also available for check out are: incubators, egg turners, candlers, and a variety of embryology curriculum. This registration also gets you access to embryology resources to keep you informed and help you throughout your unit.
2023 Program Details: We are planning an embryology teacher workshop that will provide support for lessons and to enrich your embryology curriculum.
- Embryology Professional Development: Via Zoom (you must register for this training separately to participate)
Beginner Trainings
Wednesday, February 15 – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 7 – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Advanced Trainings
Thursday, February 16 – 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8 – 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
- Early Equipment pick-up (optional): Thursday, March 30th, 12:30 - 5:30 p.m. (McLean County Extension Office - 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington, IL 61704)
- Egg pick-up: Monday, April 3, from 1 - 5 p.m. (McLean County Extension Office - 1615 Commerce Parkway Bloomington, IL 61704)
- Chick drop-off: Friday, April 28th, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (McLean County Extension Office - 1615 Commerce Parkway Bloomington, IL 61704 - The office is closed 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Please be sure to complete this registration to ensure that your classroom is signed up for the "Chick It Out" program. Registration deadline is Monday, February 27, 2023.