This NGSS MS-LS1-5 worksheet is a quick way to check if students understand the difference between GENETIC and ENVIRONMENTAL factors that affect the growth of organisms.
In this activity, students will:
- READ a brief, simple passage about an organism. Information about genetic and environmental factors that affect their growth is embedded in the text. There are 5 organisms in total.
- IDENTIFY which factors are genetic and which factors are environmental.
Two Ways to Assign:
- Paper: 2-page paper worksheet
- Digitally: Google Slides version
Teacher Notes:
- An answer key is included.
- This NGSS MS-LS1-5 worksheet is not editable.
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Related Standard:
- NGSS MS-LS1-5: Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
