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Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors - Monster Lab Project

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The Knitted Apple
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This was by far one of my students favorite activities to do in 4th grade science. They were so creative and took their time to make their monster "perfect." It was great to see how well they all did on the finished product.
This is sooo cute and fun! This unit is a really imaginative way to teach inherited traits. The activity included is really fun and engaging. Perfect for Halloween, too!
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Description

Are you looking for a creative way to check your students' understanding of inherited traits and learned behaviors? Try out the Monster Lab project! This wild and wacky science, writing, and art project asks students to dream up a parent monster and its offspring, jotting down the traits and behaviors they inherited.

This inherited traits project includes:

  • Lesson plans for two days (or stretch it out over several days)
  • Small group activity to review inherited traits
  • Project Assignment to engage students
  • Two versions of the planning pages
  • Three versions of the final project pages
  • Grading rubrics
  • Example of a completed project

The Monster Lab project was created to integrate science, art, and writing, and I'm thrilled with the feedback from educators who have used the project with their students:

  • "My students loved creating their monsters. This was an excellent way to wrap up inherited traits and learned behaviors. I was really impressed with how well the monsters came out. It also helped me assess their understanding." -Megan M.

  • "My students LOVED creating their monsters, labeling them, and writing about them. Some students needed extra writing space because they had so much to share. Extremely helpful in understanding the content." -Kandi T.

  • "My students LOVED THIS. It was the coolest 'project' ever to them. I'm extremely satisfied. Plenty of room within this resource to make it your own, but everything you need is there. I loved it, and so did my kiddos, so that's a win-win in my book." -Nikki C.

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-The Knitted Apple

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Total Pages
23 pages
Answer Key
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Teaching Duration
2 hours
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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