This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for California 8th grade science teachers who are teaching MS-LS3 - Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits the California Preferred Integrated Course Model. Save 75% by purchasing the resources in this bundle.

This MS-LS3 - Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits bundle was specifically created by analyzing California’s Department of Education 8th Grade NGSS curriculum document. It delivers exactly what California teachers need to meet state expectations according to the Preferred Integrated Course Model.

✅ Covers NGSS MS-LS3 Standard for Grade 8 in California: Explores heredity, DNA, genes, mutations, and reproduction—including plant, asexual, and sexual reproduction—all aligned to California’s Preferred Integrated Model for Grade 8 Science.

✅ Massive Resource Library: Includes lessons, readings, activities, quizzes, and more across all science domains.

✅ Resources are Organized: Each included resource is described inside the description file.

✅ No Prep & Editable: Ready-to-use PDFs, Word docs, and digital versions for seamless classroom integration.

Note: MS-LS3 in the California Grade 8 Preferred Integrated Course Model only includes MS-LS3-1. I have included my MS-LS3-1 bundle as well as three additional, extension resources. 1) DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, and Alleles – A Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity 2) DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, and Alleles Lab Station Activity and 3) DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, and Alleles - A Genetics Introduction Lesson. You get all the included resources for 75% the individual price.

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It includes the following resources:

MS-LS3-1

• DNA Genes and Mutations Lesson
• Mutations and Inheritance of Traits - Station Activity
• DNA Paternity Tests Reading
• Gregor Mendel - Reading
• Crash Course Video Worksheet How Genes Express Themselves

Additional Included Resources

• DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, and Alleles – A Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
• DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, and Alleles - Lab Station Activity
• DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, and Alleles - Lesson

This bundle follows 'The Preferred Integrated Model' which integrates all four disciplines of science into each grade-level course and allows students focus on the content they need to understand real-world phenomena.