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Inherited Traits and Characteristics

Authored by MIRIAM FLAIL

Science

5th Grade

NGSS covered

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Inherited Traits and Characteristics
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which trait is passed from parents to offspring?

language spoken

eye color

favorite food

music

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A dog has a litter of puppies, which two questions can be asked to learn about traits that are inherited?

Will the puppies come when they are called?

How large will the puppies become?

Why do the puppies have spotted coats?

How many of the puppies are playful?

How many times a day do the puppies eat?

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ezra's parents are both tall. They both have black hair and blue eyes. They love basketball and soccer. His mother dislikes garlic and his father dislikes onions. They both enjoy reading. Which three questions can be asked to learn about Ezra's inherited traits?

Does Ezra like garlic and onions?

What color are Ezra's eyes?

What is Ezra's height?

Does Ezra like basketball and soccer?

What color is Ezra's hair?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Angela knows that many of her characteristics were passed on to her by her parents. She also knows that many of her characteristics were learned from her environment. What question can be asked to learn which characteristics was inherited by Angela?

Does she do well in school?

Does she have a lot of friends?

Does she have freckles?

Does she enjoy playing sports?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following things is something a singer might have inherited?

self-confidence

willingness to work hard

the ability to cooperate with musicians

natural quality of his or her voice

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which question would you ask a jogger about his/her physical traits?

How does he move his arms?

How often does he run?

How tall is he?

How many sports is he active in?

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

An acquired trait is

a trait that is specific to members of a family

a trait that is learned due to influences from the environment

a trait that is inherited from one's ancestors

a trait that is passed down from generation to generation

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