AnimalsWeek 8
Directions1.Prepare your desk for science.2.Use voice level 2 (conversation) to discuss this
question:• Has anyone ever told you that you look like
your mom or dad? Share some examples with your tablemates.
If you have OLD homework or quizzes to turn in, please put them on the desk up front.
Targets & Warm UpTargets:Students will distinguish between inherited traits and learned behaviors.
Warm Up: What does it mean when something is inherited? What does it mean when something is learned?
Inherit vs. Learn
Inherit: to have a characteristic because of the genes that you get from your parents when you are born
Learn: to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, or experience
Table of Contents
Date Title PageInherited Traits vs. Learned Behavior
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Once you are finished with the Table of Contents, go to page 21 and add the title and date to the top of the page.
This family has inherited traits. What do you think inherited traits are?
Inherited Traits
Inherited trait: A characteristic a living thing possesses that is passed down from their parents.
Inherited Traits
Eye color Shape of nose Hair color
Number of legs Body markings Shape of teeth
What inherited traits do you see?
This sea lion is showing a learned behavior. What do you think a learned behavior is?
Learned Behaviors
Learned behaviors: Behaviors that are learned from the environment in which the living thing lives.
Learned Behaviors
Reading a book Doing tricks Playing an instrument
Talking Playing sports Fetching a ball
What learned behaviors do you see?
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Note: A synonym for learned is acquired.
Inherited Trait or Learned Behavior?
1. A dolphin has lungs to breathe.2. A bird finds a safe place to build a nest.3. A person has green eyes.4. A dog sits when its owner says, “Sit!”5. A brown calf has brown parents.
Group ActivityDirections:1.Place the cards face down in a stack.2.Draw one card at a time and read the phrase out loud.3.Decide whether the card is an inherited trait or learned behavior and share an explanation for the decision.4.Place the card in the correct pile.5.Continue until all the cards have been used up.
Finished early? Share your own examples of inherited traits vs. learned behaviors.
Inherited Trait Learned Behavior
Reflection Question
Think about yourself. What are some inherited traits that you possess? What are some learned behaviors you show?
Targets (Revisited)
Students will distinguish between inherited traits and learned behaviors.
Homework
Subject Homework Due DateScience None None
