Grade 4 · Science · Lesson 3

Inherited vs Learned Traits

Traits are characteristics of living things. Some traits are inherited — passed from parents to offspring through genes. Others are learned — acquired through experience, observation, or practice. Understanding the difference helps us see how living things grow and develop.

What this lesson teaches

1Distinguish between inherited and learned traits
2Give examples of inherited traits in plants, animals, and humans
3Explain how learned traits are acquired through experience

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