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3.35 Distinguish Inherited and Acquired Traits Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 3.35 Distinguish Inherited and Acquired Traits. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Distinguish Inherited and Acquired Traits - Classify traits as inherited (eye color) or acquired (scar, learned behavior) using brief scenarios. (NGSS 3-LS3-2)

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Grade 3

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Science

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Science Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A teacher says, "To decide if a trait is inherited, look for what it came from."Which question would help the most?

ADid the trait come from a calendar?

BDid the trait come from a toy?

CDid the trait come from the parents or from something that happened later?

DDid the trait come from a favorite color?

Solution & Explanation:If a trait comes from parents, it is inherited. If it comes from learning, injuries, or the environment, it is acquired.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Two kids are in the same family. One kid has freckles, and the other does not. Both kids learned to read in school.Which statement is most accurate?

ABoth learning to read and freckles are always acquired.

BLearning to read is acquired, but freckles may be inherited.

CLearning to read is inherited, but freckles are acquired.

DBoth learning to read and freckles are always inherited.

Solution & Explanation:Reading is learned, so it is acquired. Freckles are a physical trait that often runs in families, so they may be inherited.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Four traits are listed:A) natural hair textureB) learning to play the recorderC) a scar from stitchesD) tan lines after summerWhich option lists ONLY acquired traits?

AA, C, and D

BA only

CA and B

DB, C, and D

Solution & Explanation:Learning an instrument, getting a scar, and getting tan lines happen after birth, so they are acquired. Natural hair texture is inherited.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.3.35 (Grade 3 science skill focused on Distinguish Inherited and Acquired Traits.).