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Identify selective breeding examples
Free printable Grade 5 science worksheet for "Identify selective breeding examples" — practice inherited traits. No-prep, print or assign online.
Grade 5 students identify real-world examples of selective breeding in plants and animals, connecting the concept of inherited traits to deliberate human choices about reproduction across generations. Teachers can use this hard worksheet to challenge students to explain why certain traits are selected and how this differs from natural selection. It fits within the Life Science strand on inherited traits.
Learning objectives
- Identify examples of selective breeding in plants and animals
- Explain how humans select traits across generations to achieve a desired outcome
- Distinguish between selective breeding and natural selection
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