Summary
Janet wonders why she looks the way she does, leading to a lesson on DNA. The class learns how traits pass from parents to children.
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Discussion
Janet wonders why she looks the way she does, leading to a lesson on DNA.
- Why do children often look like their parents?
- What are traits, and where do they come from?
- Why isn't every family member exactly alike?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: DNA, trait, inherit.
Try it: List three traits you might inherit and who in your family shares them.