Name______________________________________Class_________Date________
​Homework
Inventory of traits worksheet
Observable Human Characteristics
We are all unique. Even though we share some characteristics with other people and
our family members, every one of us has a unique combination of traits.
Circle yes or no for the answer
1. I have detached earlobes
Yes
No
2. I can roll my tongue
Yes
No
3. I have dimples
Yes
No
4. I am right-handed
Yes
No
5. I have freckles
Yes
No
6. I have naturally curly hair
Yes
No
7. I have a cleft chin
Yes
No
8. I have allergies
Yes
No
9. I cross my left thumb over my right
when I clasp my hands together
10. I can see the colors red and green
( I am not color blind)
Yes
Yes
No
No
11. The hairline on my forehead is
straight.
Yes
No
12. I am a:
Male
Female
Question 1. What do these pictures represent? (have in common)
2. Each picture shows a different__________________________.
3. From where do you get, for example, the ability to roll your tongue?__________________
____________________.
4. Ask a family member or friend how many of these characteristics they have.
Write down his or her answers here.
​ Person 1
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​Optional person 2
detached earlobes .
roll my tongue
dimples
right-handed .
freckles
naturally curly hair
cleft chin
allergies
cross my left thumb over my right
when I clasp my hands together
see the colors red and green
hairline on my forehead is straight.
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No