Lesson Plan 1

Adaptable for Grades 3-9

Lesson Time without Cooking Demonstration:  21-30 minutes

Lesson Time with Teacher-Led Cooking Demonstration:  60 Minutes

Overview

In this lesson, students will explore the journey of chicken from farm to fork. They will learn about the different stages of chicken production in BC, the lives of chicken farmers, and the importance of biosecurity measures in protecting poultry.

Objectives

1. Identify Chicken Life Cycle:  fertilized egg, chick, pullet, chicken
2. Understand different poultry farms within BC:  Chicken Broiler Breeders, Chicken Broilers, Specialty Broiler Farms, Organic Broiler Farms, and Egg Laying Farms.

3. Who is a Chicken Farmer?  How many farms are there in BC.  Why is important that we have local farms producing chicken for consumers?
4. Explore the term biosecurity and its importance within the chicken industry. 

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Additional Notes

• The lesson includes a Powerpoint slide presentation with videos, so a classroom TV/ projector with screen will be required.

• Fill in the blank handouts will be provided by the presenter.

• Copies of CRC of your presenter is available at the time the booking is confirmed.

• Q and A sessions are held throughout the presentation.​​