1. Walk A-way
I will identify two traits and describe how they are passed down from parent to offspring.
I will inventory some of my traits and compare them with the rest of my class.

2. People Watching

3. What visible traits do you see on this child?
Traits-Visible Traits
What visible traits do you see on this child?

4. Heredity or Inherited

6. Bill Nye the Science Guy

7. Gene- Contains information that determines a trait.
Dominant- A gene that almost always results in a visible trait. (DD or Dd)
Recessive- A gene that does not always result in a visible trait but that may still be present. (dd)

8. Dominant Recessive Can Roll Tongue Un-attached earlobes Widows Peak
Straight thumb
Left thumb on top
Black or Brown hair
Brown eyes
Can’t roll tongue
Attached earlobes
No widows peak
Hitchhikers thumb
Right thumb on top
Blonde Hair
Blue eyes