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Grade 3 Life Cycles & Inheritance of Traits — Reading Comprehension — Variation Free printable reading comprehension passage about variation. Students read and answer questions to build understanding of variation. For 3rd Grade (ages 8–9).
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Variation Read the passage, then answer the questions below. Variation is an area of science we can explore through observation and experiments. Scientists ask questions, make a guess called a hypothesis, and then test it to see if they are right. Careful observation helps them notice patterns and explain how the natural world works. Understanding variation helps people make discoveries, solve problems, and take care of the environment. Questions: 1 What is a scientist's guess called? 2 What does careful observation help scientists notice? 3 Why is understanding variation useful? www.littleactivity.com 3rd Grade — Page 1
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Variation Read the passage, then answer the questions below. Variation is an area of science we can explore through observation and experiments. Scientists ask questions, make a guess called a hypothesis, and then test it to see if they are right. Careful observation helps them notice patterns and explain how the natural world works. Understanding variation helps people make discoveries, solve problems, and take care of the environment. Questions: 1 What is a scientist's guess called? 2 What does careful observation help scientists notice? 3 Why is understanding variation useful? www.littleactivity.com 3rd Grade — Page 1
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