Photoperiod Phenomena (Grades 9-12)

Students will understand how photoperiodism impacts plants and animals in the environment and learn how egg farms use this science to manage the laying of eggs by their hens.

Grades
9 – 12
NE: Grades 9 – 12
Estimated Time
1-2 hours
Updated
January 30, 2024
sun and moon
Image: NCAL Team

Background

Lesson Activities

Credits

Author

Andrea Gardner | National Center for Agricultural Literacy (NCAL) and American Egg Board

Acknowledgements

Phenomenon chart adapted from work by Susan German.
German, S. (2017, December). Creating conceptual storylines. Science Scope, 41(4), 26-28.
German, S. (2018, January). The steps of a conceptual storyline. Science Scope, 41(5), 32-34.

Sources

  1. https://www.incredibleegg.org/about-us/industry-data
  2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32796704/
  3. https://www.aeb.org/images/PDFs/Educators/EggProductionCycle.pdf
  4. https://uepcertified.com/choices-in-hen-housing/

Standards

Nebraska Content Area Standards

  • Life Science - 6.1 Structure and Function

    • SC.HS.6.1.C: Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis.