The perfect way to introduce NGSS MS-LS1-5: Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. Students learn how inherited genetic factors combine with environmental factors such as space and resource availability to affect the growth of living things.
In this activity, students will:
- READ an article about how both genetic factors and environmental factors influence the growth of organisms. (middle school level)
- ANSWER text-dependent questions to review information in the text. No prior knowledge is required to answer the questions.
- BONUS! Also includes a notes presentation (in PPT and Google Slides) with a corresponding Cloze worksheet!
⭐ Follow up this reading with our Factors That Affect Growth STATIONS! ⭐
Teacher Notes:
- An answer key is included.
- This resource is not editable.
- Includes both PRINT and digital GOOGLE SLIDES options to assign.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-LS1-5: Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
