Grades K–5 (Kit)
Crack the code of chicken genetics! Students explore how genes determine characteristics in different chicken breeds—including appearance, egg production, and body size. This hands-on matching activity connects science and agriculture through real examples of heredity.
Using the cards, learners pair chicken breeds with their genetic traits, practice observation and inference, and build vocabulary related to traits and heredity. It’s an engaging way to introduce genetics concepts to elementary students.
Kit Contents
- 8 matching cards (breeds)
- 8 description cards (genetic traits)
- Answer key
- Chicken characteristics worksheet master
Lesson Plans
Use this resource with the featured lesson From Chicken Little to Chicken Big. Find additional genetics and animal science lessons on the Curriculum Matrix.
Extend the Learning
Have students compare chicken genetics with another livestock species, or explore how selective breeding has shaped modern poultry production and the foods we eat.
