Academic Vocabulary* inherited learned species Links to National Standards 2009 NAEP Framework: L4.6, L4.7 National Science Education Standards: Life Science Content Standard C, pgs. 127-129 AAAS Science Literacy Benchmarks Explanation Characteristics Parents and their offspring have similar characteristics (e.g. eye color, hair color, skin color, instincts, flower color, number of animal limbs) Parents and their offspring have unlike characteristics (e.g. favorite food, riding a bicycle) Content Connections from Previous Grades K.1L.1, 2.2L.1 Sample Items Naomi has a pet dog. Which of the following characteristics did the dog most likely inherit from its parents? Its weight Its favorite food The color of its fur The place where it lives Massachusetts Released item #10 pg. 244 Answer Key: C *Academic Vocabulary is a list of terms related to the content standard and may be used in test items without explanation. Vocabulary and concepts within the Explanation are assessable and not exclusive.
Academic Vocabulary* inherited learned species Links to National Standards 2009 NAEP Framework: L4.6, L4.7 National Science Education Standards: Life Science Content Standard C, pgs. 127-129 AAAS Science Literacy Benchmarks Explanation Characteristics Parents and their offspring have similar characteristics (e.g. eye color, hair color, skin color, instincts, flower color, number of animal limbs) Parents and their offspring have unlike characteristics (e.g. favorite food, riding a bicycle) Content Connections from Previous Grades K.1L.1, 2.2L.1 Sample Items Naomi has a pet dog. Which of the following characteristics did the dog most likely inherit from its parents? Its weight Its favorite food The color of its fur The place where it lives Massachusetts Released item #10 pg. 244 Answer Key: C *Academic Vocabulary is a list of terms related to the content standard and may be used in test items without explanation. Vocabulary and concepts within the Explanation are assessable and not exclusive.