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Science - inherited and acquired traits

Science - inherited and acquired traits

Assessment

Presentation

Science

3rd Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-LS4-4, MS-ESS1-2

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Manar Elsayed

Used 5+ times

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5 Slides • 5 Questions

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Term 2: Week 7

LESSON 2

Introduction

Learning
Objective

Engage and

Explore

Explain

Elaborate

Evaluate

Exit

Grade 3

​L.O: To identify the inherited and acquired traits

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Inherited Traits

Offspring inherit certain traits
from their parents. An inherited
trait is a characteristic that is
passed from parents to offspring.

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For example:

*Eye color and hair color.
*A flower’s color or shape.
*The number of arms and legs
you have.

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Acquired Traits

An acquired trait is a trait that
that an animal, plant or person
develops through interactions in
their environment.

Pierced ears Leaves turned brown

Scars on a Camel

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Multiple Choice

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Acquired or Inherited?
An oak tree has leaves that look similar to other oak trees.

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Acquired

2

Inherited

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Multiple Choice

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Acquired or Inherited?
A tree bent due to the harsh wind blowing.

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Acquired

2

Inherited

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Multiple Choice

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Acquired or Inherited?
A shark has scars.

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Acquired

2

Inherited

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Draw

Draw a Red circle around the Inherited Traits
and Draw a Blue circle around the Acquired Traits

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Open Ended

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Exit Ticket - Answer one of the following questions.
•Explain the difference between an inherited and acquired trait. 

•Give one example of each.

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Term 2: Week 7

LESSON 2

Introduction

Learning
Objective

Engage and

Explore

Explain

Elaborate

Evaluate

Exit

Grade 3

​L.O: To identify the inherited and acquired traits

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