What makes a bird a bird? Why do birds have feathers or lay eggs or have hollow bones? Find the answers to all these questions and see eggs hatch right before your eyes in our Discovery Center. This exhibit includes the hatching of chicks, their nesting habits, the study of a bird's ability to fly, and much more. Elementary school children can get hands on experience using a variety of tools, such as the computer and microscope. There are CD-ROMS, videos, websites and books that will help you learn all about birds.

Chicks Web sites

Eggs & Chicks

University of Nebraska: 4-H Embryology
Learn about Embryology, watch an egg hatch through an egg cam, and see real photos of embryo of a chick.

Tyson Project A+
Help a farmer catch flying eggs, direct your own chicken chorus or play chicken concentration!

Golden Eggs
Eggs, eggs, everywhere! Learn how to use eggs in crafts, do some egg puzzles or check out some egg jokes.

Fascinating Egg Facts
Did you know that the average hen lays 5 eggs a week? Or where American Chickens came from? Find the answers to these questions and more on Fascinating Egg Facts!

Birds & Flight

AVKids: Birds
Feathers, beaks, feet and more! Discover how each body part of a bird helps them to fly.

The Life of Birds
Learn about the life of several different birds and their body parts.

National History Museum's Bird Site 
Everything you ever wanted to know about birds! Discover how birds fly, what makes them so lightweight, and why not all birds fly.

Activities

The following activities are provided with permission from The Incredible Egg 4-H Classroom Curriculum Guide for Grade Level 3.  Please see activities for specific copyright information.