Plant Traits: Like Parent, Like Seedling? Game

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Classify traits as shared or varied between plants and seedlings

Traits from Parent PlantTraits that Can Varyleaf shapeflower colorseed shapepetal shapescent of flowerplant heightleaf sizestem thicknessfruit sizecolor of fruit
ABOUT THIS GAME
In the 'Plant Traits: Like Parent, Like Seedling?' word sort activity aligned with 1-LS3-1, students explore the similarities and differences between young plants and the plants they grow from. By categorizing traits such as leaf shape and fruit size, students gain insights into the concepts of inheritance and variation. This hands-on activity provides foundational knowledge of how traits are passed from parent to offspring while highlighting natural variations.
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plant traits
NGSS 1-LS3-1
inheritance
plant heredity
parent plant
young plants

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