
Heredity (Inherited vs Acquired Traits)
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Science, Biology
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7th Grade
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Samantha Palomares
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6 Slides • 11 Questions
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Open Ended
I inherited my grandma's natural curly hair. What does this mean to you?
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Open Ended
Challenge!: Let's see how many inherited traits YOU can list which are genetically inherited (parent to offspring)?
Minimum of 3 for credit.
Teacher Example:
1. I inherited curly hair from my grandma.
2.
3.
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Multiple Choice
The transfer of traits from one generation to another generation is known as ___________.
Offspring
Genetics
Heredity
Inherited Traits
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Multiple Choice
A characteristic or feature of one organism that is inherited is always passed from parent to ______.
Examples include: Freckles, hair color, dimples, etc.
offspring
child
parent
grandparents
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Multiple Choice
Who is the "Father of Genetics" ?
Gregor Mendel
Albert Einstein
Gregory Mendellian
Charles Darwin
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Highlight
Underline
Circle
Paraphrase
Summarize
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What dominant traits do you see in this family?
What traits do you think could be recessive?
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Multiple Choice
If a puppy inherits a recessive blue-eyed gene from BOTH mom and dad, the puppy will have what kind of eyes?
brown
blue
blindness
gray
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Multiple Choice
Which of these is a trait you can inherit?
Like basketball
Being a Quarterback
Writing
Blue eyes
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Multiple Select
Select ALL that are inherited traits.
Eye Color
Hair Color
Skin Color
Like sour food
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Multiple Choice
What is the difference between an inherited trait and an acquired trait?
Inherited traits you get from your parents and an acquired trait you learn
Inherited traits you learn and an acquired trait you get from your parent
There is no difference
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Multiple Choice
Which of these is a trait you can inherit?
Hair color
Hate spicy food
Good at math
Can walk backwards
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Open Ended
In your own words, what is Inherited Trait and Acquired Traits. (2 Sentences Minimum. Extra kudos points for those who give examples)
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