Inherited and Acquired Traits

This is a physical trait that a person or animal has when they are born. It is coded in their DNA.

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

This is a physical characteristic or trait that a person or animal obtained over the course of their life. It is NOT coded in their DNA.

• Inherited Trait

• Acquired Trait

How tall or short a person is.

• Inherited

• Acquired

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A burn mark from a candle

• Inherited

• Acquired

Is Ms. Duncan your future 5th Grade Science Teacher?

• Yes

• Yes

• Yes

• No, but I can be convinced otherwise.

Do you have any specific and actionable feedback for Ms. Duncan?