OBJECTIVE: KWBAT investigate trait variation in different pairings of spiders by using a digital model and by collecting data about variation.

Link to Sim:

https://learning.amplify.com/traitsandreproduction/

Part 1: Do Now

Feature: a characteristic that all members of a species have.

Trait: a specific characteristic of an individual organism.

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Explain whether skin color is a feature or a trait.
Sentence stem:
Skin color is a _____.
I know this because....

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Explain whether blue eyes are a feature or a trait.
Sentence stem:
Blue eyes is a _____.
I know this because....

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Match the protein combinations to the trait.
Hint:
Protein 1 = 4 connectors
Protein 2 = 2 Connectors
Protein 3 = No Connectors
There are:
2 Low Silk; 2 High Silk
Free point:
Protein 2 and Protein 3 combination makes HIGH SILK FLEXIBILITY.

LOW SILK
MEDIUM SILK
HIGH SILK
NO SILK

Part 2: Set of Features and Traits

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This a practice to show me your understanding of features and traits.
Identify 2-3 features and 2-3 of their traits.
Hint: Look at your do now for an example!

Part 3: Predictions of Traits

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DIRECTIONS:

Launch the Traits and Reproduction Simulation
Select a feature from the Feature menu bar. Each row asks you to look at a different feature.
Examine GREG's & ZORA's traits for the particular feature you are predicting about.
Record your predictions

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You will need to click on the different features to see Greg and Zora's specific traits.
Remember, you do not need to see their offspring for this part. You are making a prediction!

Part 4: Testing Predictions

Link to Sim:

https://learning.amplify.com/traitsandreproduction/

Launch the Traits and Reproduction Simulation
Click on Greg and drag and drop on Zora
The screen will change. Click the arrow below that says “Create Reproductive Cells.”
On the next screen, click the arrow below that says "Randomly Fertilize.” DO NOT PRESS MUTATE.
Select a feature (such as silk flexibility or size) from the Feature menu bar to record the feature for offsprings A-D.
Record data below.

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Record your data from the simulation below.

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Were your predictions correct about the offspring?
Did all of the offspring have the same traits?
Explain.

Part 5: Protein Connection Analysis

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Would you expect these spiders to have the same trait? Why or why not?

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Would you expect these spiders to have the same trait? Why or why not?

MS-LS1-2

Part 6: Scavenger Hunt

I know you like scavenger hunts. Complete this using the sim!

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Categorize the following spiders with their correct trait.
Hint: Use the sim! Each Spider has 3.

Low Silk Flexibility
Medium Silk Flexibility
High Silk Flexibility
Sticky Silk
Not Sticky Silk
Yellow Body Color
Brown Body Color
Colorless Body Color

Greg
Zora
Leo
Anne
Otis
Ruby

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These spiders have venom that kill.

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These spiders are medium body size.

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This spider has no Bristles.

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This spider has a purple stripe.

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These are the steps to create offspring in the sim.

Click on "Create Reproductive cells."
Click on "Randomly Fertilize."
Drag a male spider to a female spider or a female spider to male spider.

Part 6: OPTIONAL CHALLENGE

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Want extra credit?
1. Create offspring that have the same trait for one feature.
OR
2. Create at least one offspring that has:
SHINY PURPLE STRIPE Color
or
YELLOW-GREEN BODY COLOR.
Screenshot it and add it to this question.

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10.28_6thSci_TR Sim Practice

Part 5: Protein Connection Analysis

10.28_6thSci_TR Sim Practice

Link to Sim:

https://learning.amplify.com/traitsandreproduction/

Part 1: Do Now

Explain whether skin color is a feature or a trait.Sentence stem:Skin color is a _____.I know this because....

Explain whether blue eyes are a feature or a trait.Sentence stem:Blue eyes is a _____.I know this because....

Match the protein combinations to the trait.Hint: Protein 1 = 4 connectorsProtein 2 = 2 ConnectorsProtein 3 = No ConnectorsThere are:2 Low Silk; 2 High SilkFree point:Protein 2 and Protein 3 combination makes HIGH SILK FLEXIBILITY.

LOW SILK

MEDIUM SILK

HIGH SILK

NO SILK

Part 2: Set of Features and Traits

This a practice to show me your understanding of features and traits.Identify 2-3 features and 2-3 of their traits.Hint: Look at your do now for an example!

Part 3: Predictions of Traits

You will need to click on the different features to see Greg and Zora's specific traits.Remember, you do not need to see their offspring for this part. You are making a prediction!

Part 4: Testing Predictions

Link to Sim:

https://learning.amplify.com/traitsandreproduction/

Record your data from the simulation below.

Were your predictions correct about the offspring?Did all of the offspring have the same traits?Explain.

Part 5: Protein Connection Analysis

Would you expect these spiders to have the same trait? Why or why not?

Would you expect these spiders to have the same trait? Why or why not?

Part 6: Scavenger Hunt

Categorize the following spiders with their correct trait.Hint: Use the sim! Each Spider has 3.

Greg

Zora

Leo

Anne

Otis

Ruby

These spiders have venom that kill.

These spiders are medium body size.

This spider has no Bristles.

This spider has a purple stripe.

These are the steps to create offspring in the sim.

Part 6: OPTIONAL CHALLENGE

Want extra credit?1. Create offspring that have the same trait for one feature.OR2. Create at least one offspring that has:SHINY PURPLE STRIPE Color or YELLOW-GREEN BODY COLOR.Screenshot it and add it to this question.

Link to Sim:

https://learning.amplify.com/traitsandreproduction/

Part 1: Do Now

Explain whether skin color is a feature or a trait.Sentence stem:Skin color is a _____.I know this because....

Explain whether blue eyes are a feature or a trait.Sentence stem:Blue eyes is a _____.I know this because....

Match the protein combinations to the trait.Hint: Protein 1 = 4 connectorsProtein 2 = 2 ConnectorsProtein 3 = No ConnectorsThere are:2 Low Silk; 2 High SilkFree point:Protein 2 and Protein 3 combination makes HIGH SILK FLEXIBILITY.

LOW SILK

MEDIUM SILK

HIGH SILK

NO SILK

Part 2: Set of Features and Traits

This a practice to show me your understanding of features and traits.Identify 2-3 features and 2-3 of their traits.Hint: Look at your do now for an example!

Part 3: Predictions of Traits

You will need to click on the different features to see Greg and Zora's specific traits.Remember, you do not need to see their offspring for this part. You are making a prediction!

Part 4: Testing Predictions

Link to Sim:

https://learning.amplify.com/traitsandreproduction/

Record your data from the simulation below.

Were your predictions correct about the offspring?Did all of the offspring have the same traits?Explain.

Would you expect these spiders to have the same trait? Why or why not?

Would you expect these spiders to have the same trait? Why or why not?

Part 6: Scavenger Hunt

Categorize the following spiders with their correct trait.Hint: Use the sim! Each Spider has 3.

Greg

Zora

Leo

Anne

Otis

Ruby

These spiders have venom that kill.

These spiders are medium body size.

This spider has no Bristles.

This spider has a purple stripe.

These are the steps to create offspring in the sim.

Part 6: OPTIONAL CHALLENGE

Want extra credit?1. Create offspring that have the same trait for one feature.OR2. Create at least one offspring that has:SHINY PURPLE STRIPE Color or YELLOW-GREEN BODY COLOR.Screenshot it and add it to this question.

Explain whether skin color is a feature or a trait.
Sentence stem:
Skin color is a _____.
I know this because....

Explain whether blue eyes are a feature or a trait.
Sentence stem:
Blue eyes is a _____.
I know this because....

Match the protein combinations to the trait.
Hint:
Protein 1 = 4 connectors
Protein 2 = 2 Connectors
Protein 3 = No Connectors
There are:
2 Low Silk; 2 High Silk
Free point:
Protein 2 and Protein 3 combination makes HIGH SILK FLEXIBILITY.

This a practice to show me your understanding of features and traits.
Identify 2-3 features and 2-3 of their traits.
Hint: Look at your do now for an example!

You will need to click on the different features to see Greg and Zora's specific traits.
Remember, you do not need to see their offspring for this part. You are making a prediction!

Were your predictions correct about the offspring?
Did all of the offspring have the same traits?
Explain.

Categorize the following spiders with their correct trait.
Hint: Use the sim! Each Spider has 3.

Want extra credit?
1. Create offspring that have the same trait for one feature.
OR
2. Create at least one offspring that has:
SHINY PURPLE STRIPE Color
or
YELLOW-GREEN BODY COLOR.
Screenshot it and add it to this question.

Explain whether skin color is a feature or a trait.
Sentence stem:
Skin color is a _____.
I know this because....

Explain whether blue eyes are a feature or a trait.
Sentence stem:
Blue eyes is a _____.
I know this because....

Match the protein combinations to the trait.
Hint:
Protein 1 = 4 connectors
Protein 2 = 2 Connectors
Protein 3 = No Connectors
There are:
2 Low Silk; 2 High Silk
Free point:
Protein 2 and Protein 3 combination makes HIGH SILK FLEXIBILITY.

This a practice to show me your understanding of features and traits.
Identify 2-3 features and 2-3 of their traits.
Hint: Look at your do now for an example!

You will need to click on the different features to see Greg and Zora's specific traits.
Remember, you do not need to see their offspring for this part. You are making a prediction!

Were your predictions correct about the offspring?
Did all of the offspring have the same traits?
Explain.

Categorize the following spiders with their correct trait.
Hint: Use the sim! Each Spider has 3.

Want extra credit?
1. Create offspring that have the same trait for one feature.
OR
2. Create at least one offspring that has:
SHINY PURPLE STRIPE Color
or
YELLOW-GREEN BODY COLOR.
Screenshot it and add it to this question.