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Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors
Activities for 5th Grade Science

The resources below will provide students a comprehensive understanding of the inherited traits and learned behaviors. All of the following lessons are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.

The Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors Station Lab for Exploration and an interactive PowerPoint with digital INB templates for Explanation.

The lesson also includes introduction materials for Engagement, student-choice project ideas for Elaboration, and assessments for Evaluation.

After completing the Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors 5E Lesson, students will be able to differentiate 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.

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Essential Questions and Standards

Below are the essential questions and standards associated with the lessons and activities included in the inherited traits and learned behaviors unit. This topic is only one of many 5th grade science topics included in the Kesler Science Membership.

Essential Questions
  • What is the difference between an inherited trait and a learned behavior?
  • How does environment impact inherited traits and learned behaviors?
Standards
  • 5.10 B - Differentiate 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

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