Observation Stations Inherited or Learned

Which behavior is most likely an instinct?

• 1. 1. When Coral hears the garage door open, she comes running to see me.

• 2. 2. When I hold a treat in the air, Coral twirls in a circle on her hind legs then sits for the treat.

• 3. 3. Coral walks right next to me when on her leash.

• 4. 4. When it is hot outside, Coral pants to stay cool.

Which of the observations describes a learned behavior?

• A. Baby hummingbirds hover at a hummingbird feeder to eat.

• B. Hummingbirds have long narrow wings.

• C. A hummingbird built a nest.

• D. Hummingbirds lay eggs.

Which characteristics are inherited traits? Select all that apply.

• wearing nail polish

• big toe is the longest

• wear a size 5 shoe

• have scars

Which facts about the student describe inherited traits?

Groups:

(a) Inherited

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(b) NOT Inherited

• I can ride a bike.

• I have black hair.

• I am taller than my mom.

• I have a puppy named Boots.

• I have strong muscles from doing push-ups.

• I like to read.

Which observation is NOT an inherited trait?

• 1. 1. It is growing toward the light from the window.

• 2. One leaf has been torn.

• 3. 3. It has three leaves.

• 4. 4. The stem is 5 inches long.

• 5. 5. The leaves are smooth.

Which observation was most likely a learned behavior?

• 1. 1. The turtle has red marks on the sides of it's head.

• 2. 2. It has a yellow and green body.

• 3. 3. As a student approached the habitat while holding water lettuce, the red-eared slider swam over toward the student.

• 4. 4. After eating the lettuce, the turtle sat on a rock.