Incubation
Incubation is keeping eggs warm, moist, and aired so the baby animal inside can grow.
Think of it this way
A covered casserole dish from the oven holds warmth around the food inside. The lid traps heat and moisture, keeping things warm and damp. That same idea is how incubation works — steady heat, moisture, and airflow help the baby animal grow inside the egg.
Explaining incubation by grade level
A hen sits on her eggs to keep them warm. In a box with a light bulb, you can do the same thing. The egg needs warm air and a little water nearby. After many days, a chick hatches from the egg.
