3rd grade traits, adaptations and fossils

Quick answer

In 3rd grade (ages 8–9), children learn that living things inherit traits from their parents, that adaptations help them survive, and that fossils show what lived long ago. Lessons from Generation Genius, Learn Bright "Fossils for Kids" and SciShow Kids. Play all on repeat, or loop one example.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Inherited Traits Video Lesson for Kids | Grades 3-5 Science | Mini ClipInherited Traits Video Lesson for Kids | Grades 3-5 Science | Mini ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Adaptations for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini ClipAdaptations for Kids | Science Lesson for Grades 3-5 | Mini ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Animal Adaptations for Kids, Learn about physical, life cycle, and behavioral adaptations of animalsAnimal Adaptations for Kids, Learn about physical, life cycle, and behavioral adaptations of animalsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Animal Camouflage | Learn How Animals Can Blend In With Their EnvironmentsAnimal Camouflage | Learn How Animals Can Blend In With Their EnvironmentsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Camouflage: Animal Hide & SeekCamouflage: Animal Hide & SeekSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  6. 6The Amazing Adaptations of Cave Animals! | Let's Explore Caves! | SciShow KidsThe Amazing Adaptations of Cave Animals! | Let's Explore Caves! | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Living Things Change: Crash Course Kids #41.1Living Things Change: Crash Course Kids #41.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Fossils for Kids | Learn all about how fossils are formed, the types of fossils and more!Fossils for Kids | Learn all about how fossils are formed, the types of fossils and more!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Rock Layers & Fossils Video Lesson for Kids | Explore Sharktooth Hill | Grades 3-5Rock Layers & Fossils Video Lesson for Kids | Explore Sharktooth Hill | Grades 3-5GenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Fossils & Extinction Video Lesson for Kids | Science for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipFossils & Extinction Video Lesson for Kids | Science for Grades 3-5 | Mini-ClipGenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Dig In To PaleontologyDig In To PaleontologySciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter | Science for KidsMary Anning: Fossil Hunter | Science for KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  13. 13Mysterious Trilobites! | The History of Life! | SciShow KidsMysterious Trilobites! | The History of Life! | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  14. 14The Very Long Time of the Dinosaurs! | History of Life! | SciShow KidsThe Very Long Time of the Dinosaurs! | History of Life! | SciShow KidsSciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  15. 15What Happened to the Dinosaurs?What Happened to the Dinosaurs?SciShow KidsPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Extinction for Kids | Learn why some animals and plants no longer existExtinction for Kids | Learn why some animals and plants no longer existLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  17. 17Extinct and Endangered Animals for Kids | What we can do to protect endangered speciesExtinct and Endangered Animals for Kids | What we can do to protect endangered speciesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  18. 18The Inherited TRAITS SONG | Science for Kids | Grades K-2The Inherited TRAITS SONG | Science for Kids | Grades K-2GenerationGeniusPlay from here Loop

What does this 3rd grade traits and fossils unit cover?

It introduces inherited traits, variation between offspring, physical and behavioral adaptations such as camouflage, how fossils form in rock layers, and extinction. By the end a child should give an example of a trait passed from parent to young and explain what a fossil can tell us.

How does RepeatWatch help with traits and fossils?

Set an A–B loop on one example, such as an animal hiding with camouflage, and replay it while your child explains what is happening. Slow a new idea to 0.75×, save each topic on keys 1–9, and use Stop after N loops to keep sessions short.

Frequently asked questions

What grade learns about inherited traits and fossils?

In the US, inherited traits, adaptations and fossils are usually taught in 3rd grade (ages 8–9). Grade levels vary by country and school, so this playlist also works for curious younger children or as a review before middle school genetics.

Which channels are in this playlist?

Every video is from Generation Genius, Learn Bright, SciShow Kids or Crash Course Kids. Videos play in YouTube’s player, so YouTube may show ads.