Essential Element: EE.MS-LS3-2

Target Level: Make a claim supported by evidence that offspring inherit traits from their parents.

Precursor Level: Identify similarities and differences between plant and animal parents and their offspring (e.g., eye color, hair/fur color, height, leaf shape, and/or markings).

Initial Level: Recognize that organisms differ within same species (e.g., dogs, chickens, oaks that differ in color and size).