Inherited Vs. Aquired Traits

Which characteristic did Malek most likely inherit from his parents?

• his ability to read fast
• his need to wear glasses
• his ability to speak English
• his need to count using his fingers

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which characteristic is inherited?

• hair color
• sleeping late
• enjoying hiking
• loving to read

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

Giraffe's long neck

• Inherited

• Learned

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

NGSS.3-LS4-2

An acquired trait means _________.

• your sister gave it to you
• it is learned or happened after birth
• you are a squire for the king
• your parents gave it to you

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Characteristics passed from parents to their offspring.

• behavior
• learned trait
• inherited trait
• function

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

If a parent cactus has spines, the offspring will have  ______

• fruit
• spines
• leaves
• petals 

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

NGSS.3-LS1-1

Which is an example of an inherited trait? 

• Reading
• Speaking Spanish
• Having stripes
• Throwing a baseball 

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

NGSS.3-LS4-2

Having dark hair like dad

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

A ____________ is something that you inherit.

• parent

• trait

• child

• inherit

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NGSS.3-LS3-1

John has naturally blonde hair, brown eyes, and is very tall. He plays the piano, speaks English, and noticed that his ear lobes are attached to his head. One fun fact about john is that he has dimples in his smile. Which of these physical characteristics about John are AQUIRED TRAITS?

• Blonde Hair

• playing Piano

• speaking English

• Tall height

• Dimples

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NGSS.3-LS3-2