Heredity (Inherited vs Acquired Traits)

Heredity (Traits & DNA)

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I inherited my grandma's natural curly hair. What does this mean to you? 

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Challenge!: Let's see how many inherited traits YOU can list which are genetically inherited (parent to offspring)?

Minimum of 3 for credit.

Teacher Example:

1. I inherited curly hair from my grandma.

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Multiple Choice

The transfer of traits from one generation to another generation is known as ___________.

• Offspring

• Genetics

• Heredity

• Inherited Traits

Multiple Choice

A characteristic or feature of one organism that is inherited is always passed from parent to ______.

Examples include: Freckles, hair color, dimples, etc.

• offspring

• child

• parent

• grandparents

Multiple Choice

Who is the "Father of Genetics" ?

• Gregor Mendel

• Albert Einstein

• Gregory Mendellian

• Charles Darwin

​Guided Reading!

• ​Highlight

• ​Underline

• ​Circle

• ​Paraphrase

• ​Summarize

​Inherited Traits

​What dominant traits do you see in this family?

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​What traits do you think could be recessive?

Multiple Choice

If a puppy inherits a recessive blue-eyed gene from BOTH mom and dad, the puppy will have what kind of eyes?

• brown

• blue

• blindness

• gray

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a trait you can inherit?

• Like basketball

• Being a Quarterback

• Writing

• Blue eyes

Multiple Select

Select ALL that are inherited traits.

• Eye Color

• Hair Color

• Skin Color

• Like sour food

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between an inherited trait and an acquired trait?

• Inherited traits you get from your parents and an acquired trait you learn

• Inherited traits you learn and an acquired trait you get from your parent

• There is no difference

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a trait you can inherit?

• Hair color

• Hate spicy food

• Good at math

• Can walk backwards

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In your own words, what is Inherited Trait and Acquired Traits. (2 Sentences Minimum. Extra kudos points for those who give examples)