ACTIVITY: Watching the Hatch

highly recommended for ALL levels with some modifications to methods of recording observations

????? minutes

1. To observe a duckling hatching.
2. To discuss what was seen.
3. To describe observations.

• Incubator with ducklings ready to hatch
• Hatching of ducklings sheet - next page

1. Observe ducklings hatching from eggs
2. Describe observations and feelings
3. Think about the hatching of a baby duck and how wondrous the whole thing is. Suggest how this might be possible.
4. Discuss the care of the ducklings
   1. What will they need to live?
   2. How would they be looked after in nature?