Science·Organisms & Life Processes·language
Inheritance Vocabulary
Use vocabulary for variation and inheritance — inherited characteristic, acquired characteristic, variation, offspring, trait, species, breed, genetic, environment — and apply these when comparing organisms and explaining similarities and differences within and between species
Suggested ages 8–10
Learning journey
Your child is discovering how the human body works — learning about the digestive system and how different types of teeth help us eat and break down food.
Evidence of understanding
- Distinguish between inherited and acquired characteristics with a correct example of each
- Use 'variation' correctly to describe differences within a species and explain what causes variation
- Use 'offspring', 'species', and 'trait' correctly in written descriptions of living things
Assessment prompt
Can Inheritance Vocabulary explain why children look similar to but not exactly like their parents — using words like 'inherited' or 'variation'?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.