The California Science Standard for 1st grade (1-LS3-1) says “Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents. [Clarification Statement: Examples of patterns could include features plants or animals share. Examples of observations could include leaves from the same kind of plant are the same shape but can differ in size; and, a particular breed of dog looks like its parents but is not exactly the same.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include inheritance or animals that undergo metamorphosis or hybrids.]”

This seemed like a perfect concept to make a graphic organizer for! I’ve also uploaded the pictures you can use to help your students think of examples.

Click here for the free printable PDF: How are Babies Different From Adults Graphic Organizer

Click here for the example pictures: Plants and Animals – baby and adult pictures