S5L2 Inherited and Acquired Traits

S5L2 Inherited and Acquired Traits

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Science

5th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-LS1-5, MS-LS3-2, MS-LS4-4

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an inherited trait?

Back

A physical characteristic that is passed down from parents to their offspring.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an acquired trait?

Back

A characteristic that an organism develops during its lifetime due to environmental influences or experiences.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an inherited trait in animals.

Back

The color of a dog's fur.

Tags

NGSS.3-LS3-1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of an acquired trait in animals.

Back

A dog learning to fetch a ball.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

Back

Inherited traits are genetic and passed down from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed through experience.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a physical trait?

Back

A characteristic of an organism that can be seen or measured, such as color, size, or shape.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a physical trait in humans?

Back

Eye color.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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