An acquired trait is a physical characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime A scar is an example of a physical trait that is acquired Many acquired traits are ID: 1032760
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1. Acquired Traits
2. Acquired TraitsAn acquired trait is a physical characteristic that a living thing gets during its lifetime.A scar is an example of a physical trait that is acquired.
3. Many acquired traits are also learned behaviors.A learned behavior is a skill that an animal develops after it is born.Acquired traits are NOT passed down from parents to their offspring.Acquired Traits
4. Acquired TraitsSome examples:Children learning to readA bird learning to flyA horse learning to stay away from an electric fence
5. Learned BehaviorsAre you better at using the computer than some of the adults in your family? If so, you learned how to do this. You did not inherit this behavior from your parents.We learn many behaviors that help us every day. These behaviors include how to make a sandwich, roller skate, and be polite to others.
6. Can you learn behaviors that do not help you?YES! You can also learn behaviors that are not so helpful or good for you such as watching television or eating poorly.
7. Watch the video: 3-2-1 ContactHow do they know how to do that?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj08D-tllHs
8. Can animals learn behaviors?YES! Like the mouse running through the maze. Can your dog sit?
9. Let’s review…An inherited trait is a physical characteristic that is passed from parents to their babies (offspring).A behavior is a way of acting.Inherited behaviors are called instincts.Learned behaviors are not inherited but learned from others.
10. Quiz Time
11. Which of these is an inherited trait?Liking the color redHaving long fingersWearing your hair in a ponytailLiking chocolate ice cream
12. Which of these is a learned behavior?Having long eyelashesHaving curly hairHeading south in the fallLiking peanut butter sandwiches
13. Which of these can you change?Your instinctsYour inherited traitsYour learned behaviorsYour inherited behaviors
14. A woman is a excellent cook. Why are her children likely to become good cooks?They will learn to cook by instinctThey will learn to cook by watchingThey will inherit her cooking skillsCooking is an inherited trait
15. Exit TicketWhat is the difference between an inherited trait and an acquired trait?