2/6/1498th Day of School

Learning goal (7.L.2.): I will be able to describe the difference between acquired and inherited traits.Due Today: Late workEvening Assignment: Finish the PBS concussion questions and final essay.

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Do Now

2/6/14On the slip of paper write your name, the date, and answer the following questions.

• Explain the difference between acquired and inherited traits.

• Give an example of each type of trait.

Do Now

2/6/14On the slip of paper write your name, the date, and answer the following questions. • Explain the difference between acquired and

inherited traits. • Give an example of each type of trait. Acquired traits are traits that you develop or learn through life. You aren’t born with them and MOSTLY they aren’t controlled by DNA (genes). Can you think of an acquired trait where your DNA gets messed up later in life?

Inherited traits are traits that were passed to you from your parents. Your inherited traits are a combination of genes from your mother and your father and are ALWAYS controlled by your DNA.

Do you know the difference?

Use the white boards to identify which type of trait is being shown. Is it an acquired or an inherited trait?

Acquired or Inherited?

Brown eyes

Inherited Trait

Brown eyes

Acquired or Inherited?

Dimples

Inherited Trait

Dimples

Acquired or Inherited?

Playing the piano

Acquired Trait

Playing the piano

Acquired or Inherited?

Ability to play Soccer

Acquired Trait

Ability to play Soccer

Acquired or Inherited?

Tongue Roller

Inherited Trait

Tongue Roller

Acquired or Inherited?

Freckles

Inherited Trait

Freckles

Genetics Vocabulary Flashcards

Acquired Trait

Acquired traitInherited traitSexual reproductionHeredityDNAChromosomeGeneAllele

On the FRONTDefinition/characteristics: A trait or characteristic that is developed or learned through life. Traits you aren’t born with. Traits GENERALLY not controlled by DNA.

Examples: Walking, speaking English, dyed hair, pierced ears,Glasses, skin cancer?

On the BACK

GenotypesPhenotypeDominant RecessiveGregor MendelPea Plants

The Facts about Concussions

Assignment:1)Complete and respond to all lessons on the PBS website. SAVE your answers.

2) Click Review my work. Copy and paste this into a Word document file.

3) Download final assignment and answer essay #1 or #2 below your answers to the lessons.

4) Turn in file to Dropbox –Concussion AssignmentOr turn in on paper.

Evening Assignment

TonightFinish PBS Concussion lessons and final essay. Copy and paste answers and essay into a Word file and turn into Dropbox on Haiku.