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Introduction to Traits

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Introduction to Traits
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Summary

Traits are inherited, or passed down, from parents to their babies. Scientists call the babies of animals: offspring. Let's see some examples! Watch now.

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Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Introduction to Traits:

  1. What did the video show about introduction to traits that surprised you?
  2. What is one question you still have after watching?
  3. Where have you noticed introduction to traits in the world around you?
  4. How could you test or observe part of this yourself?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what introduction to traits means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.