Vocabulary
Define inherited trait.
A trait that is passed down from parents to offspring. (children)
What is a trat that all plants share?
Green leaves.
How do birds know how to build nests?
They are born knowing how because its an inherited trait.
Spots on some ladybugs are bigger than others. Is this an inherited trait or not?
No, it is not an inherited trait.
Define cold blooded.
Do not make heat inside their bodies.
Where are plant traits found?
Plant traits are found in their genes.
Where are animal traits found?
One pansy flower is bigger than one on the same plant. Is this an inherited trait or not?
No, it is not an inherited trait.
Define warm blooded.
Make heat inside their bodies.
Roses have genes to make red flowers. Will all the flowers look exactly the same?
No.
Giraffes have genes to make spots. Will all the spots look exactly the same?
No
Is a giraffes long neck an inherited trait or not?
Define trait.
Ladybugs have genes to grow six legs. Will all lady bugs have six legs?
Yes.
Giraffes have genes to grow two horns. Will all giraffes have two horns?
Yes.
Are thorns on a rose an inherited trait or not?
They are an inherited trait.