About the Project

This project will provide project-based learning through indoor/outdoor activities that attract students that are otherwise not interested in academics and generate excitement among the entire school community. Additionally, chickens provide students with an opportunity to better understand how to properly care for and establish a positive relationship with animals. The project will provide many benefits to English Learners (ELs), including hands-on activities, peer interaction, rich language use, and a chance to explore personal interests. Working with the chickens and in the garden will provide hands-on learning that will give students the opportunity to develop their language skills in both their home language and in their new language of English.