Welcome to the Homestead Education Projects Hub
Each month, we’ll be adding brand-new, hands-on projects designed to fit naturally into your homeschool routine, no matter your season or setting. These projects are meant to spark curiosity, build practical skills, and create meaningful learning moments your family will remember. We’d love to see your progress along the way, be sure to join our Homestead Science Facebook group to share photos, ideas, and experiences with our growing community. We hope you enjoy. Keep growing!
How Chicken Gizzards Work: A Hands-On Digestion Experiment
If you’ve ever watched chickens eat, you may have noticed something interesting. They don’t chew their food. No teeth, no grinding, no problem. Instead, chickens rely on a powerful part of their digestive system called the gizzard.
In this project, we’re breaking down how a chicken’s gizzard works and showing you how to model it with a simple, hands-on science experiment using materials you probably already have at home.
This activity is perfect for homeschool science, farm studies, or a poultry unit and kids love it.
Looking to incorporate this project into your homeschool routine? You can find the full project details here.
https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/how-chicken-gizzards-work-a-hands-on-digestion-experiment/
This Project Is Just The Beginning..
Our Full-Year Agriculture Science curriculum was created to change how children learn science, grounded in food systems, stewardship, and real responsibility. It’s not about memorizing facts; it’s about raising capable thinkers who understand how the world actually works. If you’re ready to move beyond traditional textbooks and into meaningful education, this is your next step.
