4th Grade: Inherited Traits vs. Acquired Traits

Students will create birds using a Polypad tile to discover how some traits are inherited from parents. Students will then sort different traits by inherited and acquired, and give justification for each.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 4th Grade

Subject: Science

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Students will identify inherited traits in birds. • Students will identify acquired traits in birds. • Language Goal: Students will write their thoughts and reflections while also reading instructions and questions. (Reading and Writing) Duration • This Bite Sized Science Moment takes about 15–20 minutes and can be used in or outside of a Science block. It is designed to be flexibly implemented in your day! Standards • Next Generation Science Standards: SEP-6, CCC-6, CCC-7 • Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards: SC.4.L.16.2 • Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: 4.13B See At a Glance for Materials and Prep Checklist.