PPT-Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors

By Cammies Corner Inherited traits Every living thing has traits that make it unique A trait is a quality or characteristic of a living thing Physical features The color of an animals fur . The Cougar. Why are inherited traits and learned behaviors important to a cougar’s survival in their environment? . Learned Behavior. Inherited Traits. 1. The mom teaches the cubs to hunt.. 5. th. Grade - Timber Ridge Elementary. Genes are found on tiny spaghetti-like structures called chromosomes . and . chromosomes are found inside . the cell nucleus.. In humans, a cell nucleus contains 46 individual chromosomes or 23 pairs of chromosomes (chromosomes come in pairs, remember? 23 x 2 = 46). Half of these chromosomes come from one parent and half come from the other parent.. How would you describe yourself? . Make a list of 5 characteristics…. Essential Questions. How are inherited traits different from learned behaviors?. Vocabulary to Know:. Inherited trait. Offspring. Traits. and. Learned Behaviors. 4.10 Science concepts. . The student knows that organisms undergo similar life processes and have structures that help them survive within their environment. The student is expected to: . and . Heredity. Chapter 7. Life Science Standard 2 . Students . will recognize that offspring can resemble parents in inherited traits and learned behaviors.. a. . Compare and contrast the characteristics of learned behaviors and of inherited traits.. Learned Behavior. A behavior that has changed because of a certain experience.. What are some behaviors we learn?. Let’s list some. not to fight with sibling (irritates adults), watch less TV so I can get school work finished,turn in work because of loss of recess,go to bed early so not tired in morning. The Cougar. Why are inherited traits and learned behaviors important to a cougar’s survival in their environment? . Learned Behavior. Inherited Traits. 1. The mom teaches the cubs to hunt.. Learned Behavior. A behavior that has changed because of a certain experience.. What are some behaviors we learn?. Let’s list some. not to fight with sibling (irritates adults), watch less TV so I can get school work finished,turn in work because of loss of recess,go to bed early so not tired in morning. Characteristics = Traits. A characteristic of an organism may be . inherited. or . acquired. .. You are a unique individual.. Characteristics about you are called . traits.. Examples: Eye color, basketball skills. between . inherited traits . of plants and animals such as spines on a cactus or shape of a beak, and . learned behaviors . such as an animal learning tricks or a child riding a bicycle.. STAAR 2013 #13; RC 4; Readiness; 5.2D. Traits are features or visible characteristics. Behavior is a way in which living this react or act to its surrounding environment.. Inherited . trait . :. Trait received by offspring from parent. Both physical or behavioral characteristics can be inherited. Behavioral trait is also called instinct.. By: Meranda Small, Extension Educator . Heredity. The science that studies how animals inherit characteristics or traits from parents and pass these traits to offspring. Genetics. terminology. Chromosome: carriers of the basic units of heredity. Inherited Traits. Are part of a creature’s genetic structure. We are born with these traits. They depend on the genetic code of our parents and grandparents. Make a list of some traits you can think of that are inherited.. 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 .