Transcript Jeopardy_PPT - 4thGrade

Inherited
Learned
Plants
Animals
People
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A characteristic
or trait that is
passed down
from parent to
offspring
What is an
Inherited
Trait?
Tell the
difference
between an
inherited trait
and a learned
trait.
An inherited trait is
passed down from
parent to offspring while
a learned trait is
acquired through
practice or experience.
If someone has red hair,
can that red hair show
up on another person
in future generations of
the same family?
Yes,
Roberto’s
family is an
example.
Can an
inherited trait
be enhanced
with practice?
Practice
influences
learned traits
more than
inherited
traits.
Does the
environment
influence
inherited
traits?
No,
environment
influences
learned traits
MORE directly
than inherited
traits.
A trait or
behavior that
is influenced
by the
environment
or because of
experience.
What is a
Learned
Trait?
Why can’t a
learned
behavior be
inherited?
Learned behaviors
are not instinctive.
They are not
passed down from
parent to
offspring.
Is a heron fishing
by the water
exhibiting a
learned
behavior?
This is
instinctive
behavior –
inherited.
Can you
train a
pet?
Training a pet
is possible.
This is a
learned
behavior.
Are there
outside factors
that can
influence a
learned
behavior?
Environment,
experiences,
nutrition, and peers
are some of the
outside factors that
can influence learned
behaviors.
What are some
inherited traits of
a cactus?
A cactus is born
with spines for
leaves, and fleshy
stems to survive
their desert
environment.
What are the inherited
differences between a rose
and a daisy?
The color of the
flowers, the shape of
the petals and leaves,
height in some cases,
and position of the
leaves on the stem.
Do plants
exhibit
learned behaviors?
Yes, leaning trees lean
due to wind patterns,
bonsai trees are trained
to grow in a specific
way.
Is growing toward
the sun an
inherited or a
learned trait?
Growing toward the
light is an inherited
trait for most plants.
Plants instinctively
know they need the
sun for growth.
Can
inherited
traits of
plants change
over time?
Yes, if a plant does
not live long
enough to
reproduce, its
traits will not be
passed on to the
next generation.
What are
some inherited
traits of a
butterfly?
Caterpillars instinctively know
to eat plants, and hang on
during the chrysalises stage.
Butterflies also know when they
emerge from their chrysalises to
dry their wings by flapping
them. Butterflies also migrate.
Are the
offspring of
ducks able to
swim?
Yes
Can animals
have
mannerisms?
Yes, people can see all
kinds of mannerisms in
their pets For example,
when their dog smiles at
them or twirls when they
want to go outside.
Is a mother bird
protecting her nest
a learned or
inherited trait?
Being territorial
is an instinct or
an inherited
trait.
What are some
inherited
differences
between a dog and
a cat?
Dogs and cats are different in
MANY ways. Dogs are
generally taller than cats.
Dogs tend to be more social,
and more active in their adult
stages than cats. Cats tend to
be more independent and
sleep more as adults.
Generally, cats are not as
social.
Do people inherit
traits such as eye
or hair color?
Yes, eye color and
hair color are
inherited traits.
Why do people
want to change
inherited
traits?
People are influenced by
their environment. If
straight hair is in style –
people with curly hair may
want to straighten it.
Are people born
knowing how to play
a musical
instrument?
Most people have to learn how
to play an instrument. Some
people are known as prodigies.
They are the exception. Even
with some beginning instincts in
music, practice improves
performance.
Are athletes naturally
able to compete or do
they have to practice?
Some people are born
with traits that make
them great athletes, but
they have to
PRACTICE to learn
certain skills.
Can you read a
book without
being taught?
Language has to be
learned. Babies
communicate by crying,
but must learn how to
talk and read.