In Grade 3, students develop models to describe the unique and diverse life cycles of organisms. They analyze evidence of inherited traits, explore how traits can be influenced by the environment, and investigate how variations in traits can provide advantages for survival. Through these explorations, students build an understanding of inheritance, variation, and adaptation.
By the end of Grade Three, the learner will be expected to:
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Inheritance and Variation of Traits in Grade 3 builds upon students' earlier experiences with plants, animals, and their life cycles. Students develop a deeper understanding of how organisms grow, develop, and reproduce. They learn that organisms inherit traits from their parents and that there is variation in these traits among individuals of the same species. Students also explore how environmental factors can influence traits and how variations in traits can provide advantages for survival in specific environments. Through investigations, observations, and modeling activities, students develop an understanding of the basic principles of inheritance, variation, and adaptation.
