Question

Using the term "Trait" and the Passage below, Complete the Vocabulary Four Square Graphic Organizer
"A trait is a physical or behavioral characteristic of a living thing. Traits include things like eye color, hair texture, height, or the ability to roll your tongue. Traits are controlled by genes, which are passed from parents to offspring through genetic heredity. Some traits can be easily seen, while others cannot. The combination of genes a person inherits helps determine which traits they will have."

Square 2 -- Use a sentence using 7 or more words
Square 3 -- Write a synonym
Square -- Draw a picture

Answer 1

Square 1 — Definition
A trait is a physical or behavioral characteristic of a living thing (for example eye color, hair texture, height, or the ability to roll your tongue) that is controlled by genes passed from parents to offspring.

Square 2 — Sentence (7+ words)
A trait, like blue eyes, can be passed from parents to children.

Square 3 — Synonym
Characteristic

Square 4 — Draw a picture (instructions)
- Draw three simple stick figures labeled “Mom,” “Dad,” and “Child” in a row.
- Give Mom brown eyes and curly hair; give Dad blue eyes and straight hair; give the Child brown eyes and curly hair (to show inherited traits).
- Draw small arrows from Mom and Dad pointing to the Child.
- Add a small spiral or double-helix icon near each figure and label it “genes.”
- Label one feature (for example, the Child’s eyes) with the word “trait.”