Environmental and Genetic Factors Influence the Growth of Organisms Activity

This environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms activity is the perfect supporting activity for NGSS MS-LS1-5. Students will learn more about how genetics and the environment affect the growth of organisms while practicing simple data analysis and answering questions using the CER format. ⭐ Preface this activity with our Factors That Affect Growth READING! ⭐ In this activity, students will visit 12 stations and… READ a brief passage on each station card. The station card describes a real-life, interesting example of how genetics, environment, or both influence the growth of an organism. Each station card also includes either a simple graph or a simple data table related to the information. Answer a given question to make a CLAIM based on EVIDENCE. Students use the information in the brief text and the graph or data table to make their claim. Students do not have to make a claim “out of nowhere.” They are asked a pointed question that they answer in the CER format. Two Ways to Assign! As Stations: Great for getting kids moving around the room! Each of the 12 station cards has a brief passage and a graph or data table. Students answer questions on a separate worksheet. Great for pair or group work! Digitally: A Google Slides version of this activity is included. Teacher Notes: An answer key is included. This environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms activity is not editable. GO PAPERLESS! Use the included digital Slides version. You can also shop our TPT store! Related Standards: NGSS MS-LS1-5: Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.