Q4 PERFORMANCE TASK #2: Genetics Class Project: "Baby" Egg Care Simulation

7 Days Egg-citing Challenge (April 15- April 22, 2024)

Welcome to the Mrs. Detruz Genetics Class with “Baby Egg Project”! The Egg Baby Project is a classic
experience in which each student must care for an egg for a set period of time. In this project, you will simulate
the responsibilities of taking care of a "baby" egg for 7 days. The goal is to teach students about the realities of
parenting, and more broadly to practice compassion and consider the fragility of life in connection with this
Topic. This activity will help you explore concepts related to genetics and cell reproduction. Here is your
worksheet for the project:
Materials
1. Raw egg/s
2. Art Materials (For drawing physical features of the baby)
3. Small box for baby cribs (for safe keeping and transportation)
4. 3 short bond papers for Baby Egg Baby Book (10 pages)
Project Overview:
- You will be assigned a "baby" egg to care for.
- The gender of your "baby" egg will be determined by a coin toss.
- You will follow a rubric with a 100-point score to track your progress.
- Each day, you will have specific tasks to complete while maintaining a journal of your observations and
experiences.
- During class hours, baby eggs will stay in a day care center (Egg trays) not to disturb you and teachers while
classes are ongoing.
- Eggs will be carried to and from school and back to home.
Day-to-Day Tasks:
Day 1:
- Conduct the coin toss to determine the gender of your "baby" egg.
- Create a detailed observation log of the initial state of your egg.
- Research and write about the genetic factors that determine gender in organisms.
- Accomplished the Egg Certificate for the name of the baby (No surname yet)
Day 1 Reflection: What was the first day with your egg baby like? Explain it below. You can write reflection on
your EGG BABY BOOK
Day 2-6:
- Care for your "baby" egg by providing appropriate environmental conditions and growth and development
(milk, diapers, pedia checkup, and other needs of the baby, etc.).
- Record and document your daily experiences with your baby egg. (No posting in FB until project is
completed)
- Study and write about the process of cell reproduction and how it relates to the growth of your "baby" egg.

Day 7:
- Final assessment day.
- Evaluate the overall health and development of your "baby" egg.
- Reflect on your experience and what you have learned about genetics and cell reproduction.
Rubric:
- Observation Log Egg Baby Book (20 points)
- Gender Determination and Creativity (10 points)
- Daily Care and Maintenance (30 points)
- Research and Writing (20 points)
- Final Assessment and Reflection (20 points)
Total: 100 points
Values Integration: For this project, students will assume the responsibility of caring for an “egg baby” for (7
days). The aim is for students to write down their experiences, track the egg’s “activity,” secure “egg care” for
their eggs if they cannot watch or care for the egg, and to ultimately bring the eggs back in perfect condition.
The ultimate goal is to give students an opportunity to practice concrete responsibility skills in being gentle,
aware, thoughtful, and prepared.
Optional Extension Activity ● Parents/guardians should be notified about this project in advance as they (or
perhaps other after-school caregivers) will need to support their students in caring for the egg. This is
particularly important if students have after-school activities where students cannot watch/care for the egg and
they will need assistance with this
Remember to document your daily tasks, observations, and reflections in your science journal or egg baby
book. Have fun exploring the world of genetics and cell reproduction through this hands-on project! If you have
any questions or need assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck!

Some activities you will complete:

1. Baby Egg’s birth certificate
2. Baby Egg’s timetable - what activities are you going to do to be caring for the Baby Egg?
3. Costing a Baby – what would you need to buy for a newborn baby for its first week of life? Show the
products, their prices and where you would buy them from. What is your total cost for that first week?
4. What problems have you come across from caring for your
Baby Egg?
5. Real parent interview – ask a real parent what they feel and
think about being a parent. What advice would they give to
young people who are about to be parents? Explain what you find out.
6. How can you be a good parent and what problems do parents face?
7. What have you learnt from doing this project?
You can use the booklet (Egg baby book) to complete the activities.