Inherited traits vs. Learned Behaviors What’s the difference? © One Stop Teacher Shop

Inherited Traits 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat? Mom gives baby 23 chromosomes Dad gives baby 23 chromosomes 46 chromosomes (23 pairs) © One Stop Teacher Shop

Inherited Traits Have you ever been told you look like your mom or dad? What makes you look like them? © One Stop Teacher Shop

Inherited Traits Eye Color Needing Glasses Height Hair Color Straight Curly Hair If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat? Needing Glasses Height © One Stop Teacher Shop

Inherited Traits Earlobes Tongue Rolling © One Stop Teacher Shop

Hair Line Allergies Hand Clasping Dimples Hitchhikers Thumb Inherited Traits Hair Line Allergies Hand Clasping Dimples Hitchhikers Thumb Left or Right Handed © One Stop Teacher Shop

Being red is a DOMINANT trait Inherited Traits Dad Bird Being red is a DOMINANT trait AA © One Stop Teacher Shop

aa Inherited Traits Mom Bird Being blue is a RECESSIVE trait © One Stop Teacher Shop

Mom and Dad Bird decide to have a baby…will their baby be blue or red? Inherited Traits Mom and Dad Bird decide to have a baby…will their baby be blue or red? If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat? © One Stop Teacher Shop

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SO…is the baby bird red or blue?   Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa a The DOMINANT trait always WINS © One Stop Teacher Shop

Punnett square There is a 4 out of 4 (100%) chance that the baby bird will be RED © One Stop Teacher Shop

aa Aa PUNNETT SQUARE Dad Dog Mom Dog NOT having spots is a RECESSIVE trait aa Mom Dog Having spots is a DOMINANT trait Aa © One Stop Teacher Shop

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will their puppy have spots or not?   50% chance the puppy will have spots 50% chance the puppy will NOT have spots aa Having spots is a DOMINANT trait a NOT having spots is a RECESSIVE trait © One Stop Teacher Shop

aa AA PUNNETT SQUARE Mom Dad Having blue eyes is a RECESSIVE trait If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat? Mom Having blue eyes is a RECESSIVE trait aa Dad Having brown eyes is a DOMINANT trait AA © One Stop Teacher Shop

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Will their baby have blue or brown eyes?   Aa a 100% chance the baby will have brown eyes © One Stop Teacher Shop

Aa Aa aa PUNNETT SQUARE Dad Mom Having brown hair is a DOMINANT trait Having blonde hair is a RECESSIVE trait aa PUNNETT SQUARE If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat? Dad Having brown hair is a DOMINANT trait Aa Mom Having brown hair is a DOMINANT trait Aa © One Stop Teacher Shop

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Will their baby have brown or blonde hair?   AA Aa aa 75% chance the baby will have brown hair 25% chance the baby will have blonde hair © One Stop Teacher Shop

Learned Behaviors Behaviors that are taught through experiences or watching others You have to LEARN how to do the behavior © One Stop Teacher Shop

Learned Behaviors Playing Soccer Reading Talking Tying your shoe If the pink gorilla eats watermelon every night, how much watermelons does he eat? © One Stop Teacher Shop

Learned Behaviors What other learned traits can you think of? © One Stop Teacher Shop