TPT
Total:
$0.00

Genetics and Heredity Inherited and Acquired Traits Reading Passage & Worksheets

Rated 4.81 out of 5, based on 80 reviews
4.8 (80 ratings)
;
Simply STEAM
13.6k Followers
Grade Levels
2nd - 3rd, Homeschool
Resource Type
Standards
Formats Included
  • PDF
  • Google Apps™
Pages
24 pages
$5.00
$5.00
Share this resource
Report this resource to TPT
Simply STEAM
13.6k Followers
Includes Google Apps™
The Teacher-Author indicated this resource includes assets from Google Workspace (e.g. docs, slides, etc.).
Easel Activity Included
This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete on any device.  Easel by TPT is free to use! Learn more.

What educators are saying

My students loved the passages and it was perfectly aligned with the standard. The comprehension questions allowed for critical thinking and helped deepen my students understanding of the concept being taught.
This activity proved highly engaging and perfectly aligned with our content standards, offering ideal differentiation for Special Education and ESOL populations.
Also included in
  1. Struggling to squeeze science into your jam-packed day? You're not alone. Teaching science alongside reading often feels like fitting puzzle pieces from different boxes. But what if you could bridge this gap effortlessly? Introducing Quick Science Passages for Any Time of Day! - your new classroom h
    Price $15.00Original Price $54.85Save $39.85

Description

Integrate science and reading so you don't have to miss another science lesson! Teach genetics and heredity with these Inherited and Acquired Traits Reading Passage & Worksheets. These will save you so much time!

Your students will practice reading comprehension while learning about science.

Save BIG when you purchase the Science Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions!

This resource includes:

  • 9 half to whole page reading passage that's easy to read
  • Google Form option for distance learning
  • Comprehension questions to reinforce ELA standards (key details, compare and contrast)
  • 4 Graphic organizers or worksheets to extend learning
  • Answer keys for fast and easy grades

Topics include:

  1. Inherited Traits
  2. Acquired Traits
  3. Inherited or Acquired Sort Activity
  4. Emperor Penguins
  5. Seahorses
  6. Orangutans
  7. Polar Bears
  8. Parents & Offspring Activity
  9. Rare Red Hair
  10. Pea Plants

See what other teachers are saying about this!

"I highly recommend this product. I have found this resource is versatile for my classroom and for all types of learners or teachers." -Phlebotomy Learning Center

"Interesting passages that are not too long or too difficult for students to understand and work on independently. I like the layout of the passages and questions. Thank you!" -Morna C.

Check out these related resources!

It pays to follow Simply STEAM! All resources are 50% off for the first 24 hours of being posted. Follow Simply STEAM to know when resources are on sale!

My Blog

Instagram

Facebook

Quite wasting time searching for genetics and heredity lessons. These Inherited and Acquired Traits Reading Passages and Worksheets are just what you need!

Total Pages
24 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
N/A
Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT’s content guidelines.

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 2–3 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.
By the end of the year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, at the high end of the grades 2–3 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Reviews

Questions & Answers

13.6k Followers