What are some traits and behaviors that you may have inherited from your parents or grandparents?
We share 50% of our DNA with each of our parents. Some traits, such as eye color, can be inherited from only one parent. Some behaviors, such as language, can be learned and passed down through generations.
Fun facts:
Work together in pairs: What is one example of an inherited trait or behavior that you have seen in your family?
Brain break: Draw a picture of a giant robot that is playing a game of tag with a family of elephants.
Which is a learned behavior?
- Coughing
- Blue eyes
- Using chopsticks
- Scar on a knee
Which is an inherited trait
- Crying
- Playing basketball
- Speaking French
- Hair color
A kitten's fur color is
- an inherited trait
- environmentally controlled
- a learned behavior
- an instinct
A bird building a nest is...
- An instinct
- A learned behavior
- Inherited trait
- Environmentally controlled
How do you feel about traits?
- I am Pro-Status
- I know more than before.
- I know a little bit
- Ugh, I am lost!