PPT
CPALMS

Cpalms: Inherited and Learned Behaviors

For Students 3rd - 5th
View this slideshow containing vibrant pictures, examples, and easy to understand text to learn the difference between inherited and acquired traits.
Lesson Plan
Trinity University

Trinity University: Inherited Traits Versus Learned Behaviors [4Th Grade]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this extremely detailed unit, students will learn the about innate and learned characteristics in animals and humans through a series of teacher and student-led discussions, readings, reflections, learning activities, and...
Interactive
Utah Education Network

Uen: Offspring Traits Hey, Where Did You Get That From?

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you distinguish traits that are acquired from those which are inherited? Answer these online questions and find out.
PPT
Tom Richey

Linked in Learning: Inherited Traits

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this slideshow to teach your class the difference between inherited and learned traits. Includes a survey of traits, a data table, a chart with examples of inherited traits, and questions to spur engagement and discussion.
Article
Other

Simply Psychology: Saul Mc Leod: Nature vs. Nurture in Psychology

For Students 9th - 10th
There are five approaches to psychology which are on a spectrum from nature versus nurture. The approaches with inherited traits lean towards the nature end and those with acquired traits are on the nurture end. This article helps...
Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Michigan Reach Out: Genetics: You Are Unique

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson plan, pupils learn basic genetics by identifying their inherited traits.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Natural Selection

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The theory of evolution by natural selection means that the inherited traits of a population change over time. Inherited traits are features that are passed from one...