Photosynthesis and Plant Traits

Imagine Maya and Sophia are on a quest to learn new languages. Maya has been practicing diligently and can now speak French fluently. Is this ability something she acquired through practice, or was it inherited?

• acquired

• inherited

Aria and William are exploring the mysterious rain forest. They notice some plants with gigantic leaves on the shady forest floor. Why do you think these plants have such large leaves?

• to stay safe from predators

• to attract different animals

• to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall

• to take in as much sunlight as possible

Imagine you're a detective like Aiden, trying to solve the mystery of your height. Is it something you've inherited from your family tree, or is it an acquired trait from your environment?

• inherited

• acquired

Anika and Ava are discussing traits they have picked up over the years. What is an acquired trait?

• Going to Walmart with friends

• Shopping at Target for fun

• A trait that you get during your lifetime

• Something cool like a new gadget

James and Aria are exploring the garden when they spot a leaf with holes. What kind of trait does this leaf exhibit?

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

Imagine you're a detective like Aiden, trying to solve the mystery of family traits. What is an inherited trait?

• A trait that you receive from your parents, just like Aiden's detective skills

• Ice Cream Cone

• Gatorade

• The change of an animal

In a magical garden, Samuel and Aria are on a quest to help plants make their food. What 3 key ingredients do they need for photosynthesis?

• glucose, oxygen, carbon dioxide

• carbon dioxide, water, glucose

• water, soil, sunlight

• sunlight, water, carbon dioxide

Michael and Charlotte are having a fun debate about birds. Michael insists that the vibrant colors of a bird's feathers are something they pick up from their environment, while Charlotte believes it's something they're born with. Who's right?

• Michael is right, it's acquired.

• Charlotte is right, it's inherited.

Evelyn and Samuel are exploring a forest and come across a tree with unique needle-shaped leaves. They wonder, "Is the shape of these needles "

• Learned 

• Inherited 

Priya and Avery are exploring the desert and notice that many plants have a shiny coat of wax on their leaves. Why do you think these desert plants have this waxy layer?

• keep water from escaping

• protect them from animals eating them

• absorb water from the air

• release scent to attract animals