Date of Completion
2025
Document Type
Honors College Thesis
Department
Environmental Studies
Thesis Type
Honors College, Environmental Studies Electronic Thesis, College of Arts and Science Honors
First Advisor
Andrea Etter
Second Advisor
Harlan Morehouse
Third Advisor
Sarah Mah
Keywords
biosecurity, embryology, communication, youth, education
Abstract
Children have limited understanding of biosecurity and Salmonella enterica (Salmonella) because they lack the background information and context of their importance. Embryology and chick hatching are common subjects that could be used to help increase children’s knowledge of these subjects. Through surveying teachers, it was shown that these are areas of interest, yet still are limited in material availability and diversity. Teachers identified younger audiences, particularly kindergarten and preschool students, as the age group most frequently taught embryology and chick hatching. Six supplemental educational materials were created for this audience to encourage learning about these topics, including a vocabulary sheet, a game, a booklet showing chicken egg development, and three worksheets. In a time of changes to funding of both institutions implementing biosecurity measures and education, this research and effort to support teachers is especially critical.
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Recommended Citation
Rader, Samantha Camille, "Health Communication through Embryology: Addressing Gaps in Access to Critical Biosecurity Information for Youth" (2025). UVM Patrick Leahy Honors College Senior Theses. 771.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/hcoltheses/771