3-LS3
Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
How do living things inherit traits from their parents?
Learner’s Mindset: Explore how traits are passed down and vary among organisms.
Critical Thinking: Analyze patterns and differences in hereditary traits.
Communication: Share findings on heredity and traits effectively.
What are traits, and how are they passed down from parents to offspring?
How do inherited traits differ from learned behaviors?
What similarities and differences can be observed among family members?
Students will distinguish between inherited traits and learned behaviors.
Students will compare and contrast traits within families.
Next Gen Science Standards 3-LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits
3-LS3-1. Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variation of these traits exists in a group of similar organisms.
3-LS3-2. Use evidence to support the explanation that traits can be influenced by the environment.
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