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Classify variation — free printable Grade 5 Science worksheet

Fifth graders classify variation in inherited traits in this Life Science worksheet, distinguishing between traits that show continuous variation and those with discrete categories among individuals of the same species. Teachers can use it as an analytical task within an Inherited Traits unit, helping students move from simply listing traits to understanding how variation is distributed in a population. The activity builds the conceptual foundation for later genetics and evolution study.

Learning objectives

  • Classify inherited traits as showing continuous or discrete variation
  • Explain what causes variation in traits within a population
  • Distinguish between environmentally influenced and genetically determined variation

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