Mystery Science: Fates of Traits

What is an inherited trait?

• A trait handed down to you by your family.

• A trait you developed because of the environment.

• A trait handed to you from your friends.

• A trait you developed as an adult.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What characteristic is most likely to be inherited by a baby?

• Being hungry

• The ability to talk

• Crying every 5 minutes

• Blue eyes

What best describes an inherited trait?

• A characteristic gained by ones environment.

• A characteristic received from ones parents.

• A characteristic influenced by the food one eats.

• A characteristic one learns in school.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

• Sally's basketball skills.

• Johnny's brown hair.

• Alexa speaking Chinese.

• Billy's blue house.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Mary & Joseph both have brown eyes. Mary decides to start wearing blue contacts. What color eyes will their children most likely have?

A quality or characteristic of a living thing.

• trait

• genes

• behavior

• population

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which scenario best illustrates a learned trait?

• A kitten inheriting its mother's fur color

• A child developing a preference for certain foods after trying them

• A baby being born with blue eyes

• A plant growing towards the light

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which is an example of a non-inherited trait?

• shape of face

• hair color

• food preference

• tongue rolling

How can you determine if a trait is inherited or learned?

• By checking if the trait appears in family members across different generations.

• By seeing if the trait can be taught.

• By asking a scientist.

• By reading a book.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is a learned trait?

• Blood type

• Ability to ride a bicycle

• Hair color

• Ear shape

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DOK Level 1: Recall