In this lesson, it might be fun to learn along with another member of your household...
White versus Brown Eggs: what's the difference?
In two or three sentences, explain what you think is the difference between a white egg and a brown egg?
When Miss Davies was first asked this question many many years ago during her first class visit to the Norfolk Country Fair grade 4 Agricultural Seminar, she had no idea ... so being silly she made a guess and said, "Nothing. There is no difference"...
Well, it turns out her guess was correct and there is absolutely no difference in a white or brown egg...

So, you might ask:
why are the eggs placed in different separate containers?
why does one container with the exact number of eggs cost more than the other?

In a short paragraph explain why you think they are placed in separate containers and why is does one container with the exact number of eggs cost more than the other

It has perplexed humanity from as early as the Ancient Greeks. So which came first, the chicken or the egg?
Try asking the people in your home which one they think came first... if there are enough of you why not keep total or create a tally chart.
In a short paragraph, explain what you think came first... the chicken or the egg...
As an art activity, design your own picture of the chicken and egg dilemma.
Media Studies: cartoons
Shown above are two cartoons, choose one and in a short answer explain the meaning of its humour.
If you wish, try to design your own cartoon illustration the chicken and egg controversy.

Anatomy of a Chicken Egg
Using the diagrams shown above, which diagram do you prefer. In your own words, explain your answer? Don't forget to reword the question in your answer.
Egg Packaging
What is the name of a group of 12 eggs called?
What is the name of the container that the eggs are sold in called?
Can you buy eggs in any other amounts? For example, do you think you can buy just one egg?
Using the math net above, design your package for a carton of eggs.
Science in Action - how to test if an egg is fresh
Have you ever opened a carton of eggs and wondered if they are still fresh... what do you think might be some of the ways, other than using the best before date, to tell whether an egg(s) is still fresh.
Egg Art
What do you think inspiration means? You might wish to use the image below to help "inspire" you...
Using that definition, what are some words you find inspirational?
Try dying some eggs and adding your own inspirational words on an egg or perhaps, even a rock...
The Art of Dying Eggs
Creating Sight Words
To help with learning your spelling words how about using plastic eggs from the dollar store to break your words down ...