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Egg-Hatching Projects Teach the Wrong Life Lesson




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WOODSTOCK, N.Y. -- Egg-hatching lessons, which are used as part of classes on life cycles, are one of the most popular science projects in elementary schools across the country. But Animal Welfare Groups call them irresponsible and inhumane. “They (the children) get to see the whole real thing and I think it’s the best way to teach it. I’m always amazed by it myself,” said Pat Torpie, a fourth grade teacher at Columbus Elementary School in Thornwood, N.Y. Matt C… (read more)

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