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5.LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits 1) Distinguish between inherited characteristics and those characteristics that result from a direct interaction with the environment. Apply this concept by giving examples of characteristics of living organisms that are influenced by both inheritance and the environment. 2) Provide evidence and analyze data that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variations of these traits exist in a group of similar organisms.

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5.LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits 1) Distinguish between inherited characteristics and those characteristics that result from a direct interaction with the environment. Apply this concept by giving examples of characteristics of living organisms that are influenced by both inheritance and the environment. 2) Provide evidence and analyze data that plants and animals have traits inherited from parents and that variations of these traits exist in a group of similar organisms.

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Explore how traits are passed from parents to offspring, and how the environment can influence those traits. We’ll learn to distinguish between inherited characteristics, environmental influences, and traits shaped by both inheritance and environment. Students will also analyze examples of variation in groups of organisms.

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Definition: Traits that are passed from parents to offspring through genes.

Examples:

Eye color in humans 👀

Flower color in pea plants 🌸

Fur pattern in cats 🐱

Blood type 🩸

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Definition: Traits that result from an organism’s direct interaction with its environment.

Examples:

A scar from an injury 🤕

Language learned in humans 🗣️

Sun-tanned skin from sunlight exposure ☀️

A tree’s bent trunk from strong winds 🌳💨

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Traits Influenced by Both Inheritance and Environment

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Traits Influenced by Both Inheritance and Environment

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Some traits are shaped by both genes and environmental factors. Share examples.

Instructions: Describe how the trait is inherited and how the environment influences it.

Examples:

Skin color (genetics + sun exposure)

Body size (genetics + diet)

Flower color intensity (genetics + soil conditions)

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Genes, traits, and the environment | Inheritance and variation | High school biology | Khan Academy

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Evidence of Inherited Traits and Variation

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Evidence of Inherited Traits and Variation

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How can we tell that traits are inherited and that variations exist?

Instructions: Provide data, observations, or evidence.

Examples:

Comparing siblings for inherited traits

Observing different breeds of dogs or plants for variations

Graphs showing height variation among children in a class

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Variation | Genetics |  Biology | FuseSchool

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What patterns do you notice in inherited and environmental traits?

Instructions: Post your observations, interesting facts, or questions.

Include drawings, photos, or diagrams.