Bring science to life with this Amplify Science Grade 3 resource on Inheritance and Traits! This complete unit includes 11 fully planned lessons, a pre-assessment, review activities, and engaging printable charts where students design and create their own creatures.

Students explore questions like “What are some ways that organisms can be similar or different?” through hands-on investigations, observations, and data analysis. Lessons align with NGSS 3D Standards and guide students in analyzing patterns of inherited traits, variations within a species, and environmental influences

What’s Included:

• 11 fully planned lessons
• Pre-assessment to check prior knowledge
• Review activity for mastery
• Printable “Create a Creature” charts
• Student-friendly prompts and teacher support
  

Perfect for:

• Grade 3 science classrooms using Amplify Science
• NGSS-aligned instruction on heredity, traits, and variation
• Small groups, whole-group instruction, or enrichment activities
  

By the end of the unit, students will be able to explain similarities and differences in traits, identify inherited vs. environmental factors, and apply their learning by creating and describing their own unique organisms.