Inherited and Acquired Traits - 5th Grade

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What is an inherited physical trait?

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A characteristic a living thing gets from its parents.

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

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What is an acquired physical trait?

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A characteristic a living thing gets during its lifetime.

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What is the best way to determine if a trait is inherited or acquired?

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Look for similar traits in the parents.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What do we call the product of one or more parents?

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Offspring.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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What is a gene?

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The basic unit by which genetic information is passed from parent to offspring.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed during life.

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Can you give an example of an inherited trait?

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Eye color.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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Can you give an example of an acquired trait?

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Learning to ride a bike.

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What is a behavior?

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An action or reaction of a living thing.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that is acquired through experience or teaching.