1. Inherited Traits vs. Learned BehaviorsBy
Shana Cook

2. What is a trait? Traits are passed from one generation to generation.
We inherit traits from our parents, and we pass them on to our children.

3. For instance…What similarities do you see in these family member?

4. What type of traits exist?
Physical traits
hair color, eye color, and height.
Behavioral Traits
Characteristics of the way one acts.
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5. Where do we get our physical traits?
Genetics
Genes determine hair color
Environment
Dye or exposure to sun can change the color

6. Where do we get our behavioral traits?
Genetics
Retrievers are breed to
chase things
Environment
Humans train dogs to
do tricks

7. Let’s look a video that shows how your traits are inherited…

8. So, do you think these are inherited or learned?
Hitchhiker’s Thumb
Good Reader
Football Skills
Curled Tongue
Dimples
Eating with Chopsticks

9. How can you tell these dogs have different parents?
How do you know?
How can you tell these dogs have different parents?
How can you tell these girls have different parents?

10. Inherited Traits Hair Colors

11. Sources Family Picture Eye Two Girls Basketball Player
Eye
Two Girls
Basketball Player
Hair Color Before
Hair Color After
Dog Trick
Golden Retriever
Dog Bark
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Video: I want to know: Heredity