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Grade 3scienceStudents distinguish inherited traits from other characteristics and recognize that offspring can have traits similar to their parents.

Inherited Traits

Practice inherited traits with 10 problems, an answer key, and a free printable PDF for Grade 3.

10 problems · Standards: 3-LS3-1 · Difficulty: medium

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Highlights

Grade
Grade 3
Subject
science
Pages
3 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key
✅ Included
Class time
about 15 min

What's inside

  1. 1. A mother cat has orange fur. Her kitten also has orange fur. Is fur color an inherited trait?
  2. 2. A sunflower plant is 6 feet tall and has yellow petals. Which trait can the sunflower pass to its seeds: its height or its petal color?
  3. 3. A dog learned to fetch a ball from its owner. Can this dog pass the ability to fetch to its puppies?
  4. 4. Two parent rabbits both have long ears. Their baby rabbits also have long ears. Why do the baby rabbits have long ears?
  5. 5. A tree lost a branch during a storm. Will the tree's seeds grow into trees that are also missing that same branch?
  6. 6. A horse has a scar on its leg from an old injury. A farmer braids the horse's mane every day. Which of these can the horse pass to its foal: the scar, the braided mane, or neither?

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The free PDF includes all 3 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.

What’s included

  • 10 problems across 3 pages (worksheet + answer key)
  • Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
  • Standards: 3-LS3-1
  • Skill: Students distinguish inherited traits from other characteristics and recognize that offspring can have traits similar to their parents.
  • Suggested use: classwork, homework, or sub plans

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