Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Activity

The video tutorial guides students through an activity to understand inherited traits and learned behaviors. Students assemble insects using various materials to demonstrate how traits are passed from parents to offspring. They then use trait cards to differentiate between learned and inherited characteristics, recording their findings in journals.

What materials are used for creating the legs of the insects?

• Straws

• Pipe cleaners

• Twigs

• Rubber bands

What is the main purpose of assembling insects in this activity?

• To study insect anatomy

• To improve crafting skills

• To learn about the ecosystem

• To understand how traits are passed from parents to offspring

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is used to create the eyes of the insects?

• Beads

• Stickers

• Buttons

• Palms

How many students are recommended to form a group for building insects?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Two

How do students determine the possible characteristics of the offspring insect?

• By using a computer program

• By examining the features of both parent insects

• By guessing

• By choosing randomly

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

What do students do with the trait cards in Part two of the activity?

• Create new insects

• Draw on them

• Sort them into inherited traits and learned behaviors

• Trade them with other groups

Where do students record their observations and results?

• On the trait cards

• In their textbooks

• On a blackboard

• In their journals

Which of the following is an example of an inherited trait?

• Eye color

• Preference for certain foods

• Ability to fly

• Learned hunting skills

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4