Tiny Chicks, Big Discoveries

This spring, the science classroom welcomed baby chicks, giving students a chance to connect their learning to real life. The chicks were hatched right in the classroom over about 22 days, making the experience even more exciting and meaningful for students.

As part of recent lessons on heredity, DNA, and traits, students focused on observing the chicks and identifying differences between them. They noticed variations in feather color, size, and other distinguishing features, helping them better understand how traits can vary within a species. Seeing these differences firsthand made abstract science concepts more concrete.

For now, students (with family permission) and staff even have the opportunity to take the chicks home for the weekend to “chick-sit,” extending the learning beyond the classroom. Eventually, the chicks will return to former Liberty principal, Mr. Erbrecht’s farm. If they grow big and strong, they may also return to the school courtyard next year.