Organisms, Traits, and Behaviors

Miss Bea introduces a video on vocabulary related to inherited traits in plants and animals. Key terms such as organism, inherited traits, learned behaviors, offspring, traits, and instincts are explained with examples. The video aims to clarify these concepts and encourage students to observe these traits in their surroundings.

What is an organism?

• A type of plant

• A group of living things

• A single living thing

• A non-living thing

What is an inherited trait?

• A learned skill

• A type of food preference

• A physical or behavioral characteristic passed from parents to offspring

• A temporary feature

Which of the following is an example of an inherited structure?

• Learning to ride a bike

• Wearing glasses

• Speaking a language

• Blue eyes

What is a learned behavior?

• A behavior that is temporary

• A behavior that is inherited

• A behavior that is taught or acquired through experience

• A behavior that is instinctual

Which of the following is NOT a learned behavior?

• Tying your shoes

• Hunting techniques

• Building a web

• Riding a bicycle

What does the term 'offspring' refer to?

• The children or new organisms from parents

• The siblings of an organism

• The friends of an organism

• The parents of an organism

Which of the following is a trait?

• A shirt someone is wearing

• Curly blond hair

• A temporary tattoo

• A favorite book

What is an instinct?

• An inherited behavior that is automatic

• A temporary reaction

• A learned behavior

• A conscious decision

Which of the following is an example of an instinct?

• Reading a book

• Cooking a meal

• Building a web by a spider

• Learning to play an instrument

What is the difference between a trait and a behavior?

• Traits are inherited, behaviors are always learned

• Traits are temporary, behaviors are permanent

• Traits are actions, behaviors are features

• Traits describe features, behaviors describe actions