---
title: "S5L2: Inherited vs. Acquired Traits (Georgia Science standard)"
code: S5L2
cite_as: Georgia Standards of Excellence, Science, S5L2
subject: science
grades:
  - grade-5
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# S5L2: Inherited vs. Acquired Traits

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information showing that some characteristics of organisms are inherited and other characteristics are acquired.

- Subject: Science
- Appears in: Grade 5, https://georgiahomeroom.org/standards/science/grade-5.md

## Expectations

- **S5L2.a**: Ask questions to compare and contrast instincts and learned behaviors.
- **S5L2.b**: Ask questions to compare and contrast inherited and acquired physical traits.

## Georgia Milestones coverage

No Georgia Milestones blueprint cites this standard.

Source: Georgia Standards of Excellence, published by the Georgia Department of Education at case.georgiastandards.org.