MS. DILWoRTH's 5TH GRADE
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SCIENCE RESOURCES
Force & Motion: 5.P.1
Matter: 5.P.2
Heat Transfer: 5.P.3
Weather: 5.E.1
Living Organisms: 5.L.1
Ecosystems: 5.L.2
Genetics: 5.L.3
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5.L.3
Explain why organisms differ from or are similar to their parents based on the characteristics of the organism. Give examples of likenesses that are inherited and some that are not.
Essential Vocabulary:
genetic
trait
inherited trait
acquired trait
instinct
learned behavior
biological parent
offspring
heredity
DNA
gene
chromosome
Essential Questions:
Learn
Ms. D's Slides: "Genetics & Heredity"
BrainPOP: "Heredity"
Study Jams: "Heredity"
"What are Traits?" Video
"What is Inheritance?" Video
"What are DNA & Genes?" Video
Practice
Quizlet: "Genetics & Heredity"
Extend
Basic Genetics
BrainPOP: "Genetics"
BrainPOP: "DNA"
Science Textbook: Genetics Unit Pages
Click to access online textbook.
Not all page numbers in the link to the textbook correspond to the NCSCOS curriculum. Focus on:
A110-A111
Home
SCIENCE RESOURCES
Force & Motion: 5.P.1
Matter: 5.P.2
Heat Transfer: 5.P.3
Weather: 5.E.1
Living Organisms: 5.L.1
Ecosystems: 5.L.2
Genetics: 5.L.3
EOG Review
Science Units
Contact