Course: Chickens: Happy Chicken Coop Plan

In this unit exploration, kids will learn how to create a comprehensive plan for raising healthy and happy chickens. Whether they are just starting their flock or looking to refine their chicken-keeping skills, this unit will provide them with the knowledge to confidently care for their chickens. By the end, they’ll have a solid plan for their flock, ensuring their well-being and productivity.

What They’ll Learn in This Unit Study

Throughout this unit exploration, they’ll explore three main chapters, each designed to help them build the perfect plan for their chickens:

Chapter Breakdown:

• Chapter 1: Building Your Flock – We’ll begin by briefly reviewing the chicken lifecycle, discussing chick brooding basics, and exploring the supplies you’ll need for ringing new chicks home. We’ll also cover how to select the right breeds that will fit your flock’s needs and your family’s goals.

• Chapter 2: The Five Basic Needs of Chickens – Learn about the five essential needs that every chicken requires to thrive, from nutrition to their living environment, and how to meet them effectively.

• Chapter 3: Building Your Happy Chicken Plan – Using the Engineering Design Process, we’ll guide you through the steps to create a functional and comfortable chicken coop design that meets the needs of your flock.

Unit Study Structure and Activities
This unit exploration is designed to build their knowledge step-by-step.

How to Use:
As you move through each chapter, follow these steps:

1. Review the narrative or watch the video to get an overview of the topic.

2. Complete the activities to practice what they’ve learned and solidify key concepts.

3. Use the Extension Activities to dig deeper into the topics and enhance their learning.

4. Reflect on the Discussion & Reflection Questions to connect their learning to real-world applications and help reinforce the material.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE...

• Unit Exploration housed in our Agriculture Unboxed Library (on course host platform Thinkific) that includes units chapters described above with Teaching Information/Resources and Worksheets.

• Access to the Unit Exploration for the life of the product.

• Lesson Shopping List and Link to Discounted Additional Resources.

This is a digital product: Nothing physical will ship. You will receive a separate email with your Kids Agriculture Unboxed Login information. You will be asked to create an account.

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