When the eggs start to hatch, observe where the cracking of the shell occurs. Draw the cracks on the outlines as the egg continues to hatch.

Do the cracks always seem to start in about the same location?

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How long does it take between the time the shell is first cracked and the duckling leaves the egg?

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Did the head or the feet appear first?

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Could the duckling stand as soon as it was hatched?

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If not, how soon could it stand?

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How soon could it walk?

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Describe the appearance of the new duckling.

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Use the scale on a ruler to measure the duckling.

How long is its body? ………………………………………………………….mm

About how tall is the duckling? ………………………………………………………….mm

How large is the duckling's eye? ………………………………………………………….mm