2.9 Behavioral and Physical Traits
Analysis: Mind Map Hints
11/17 and 11/18 2014
Mind Map
Draw a mind map (like the one on the following
page) of the following terms: Genetics, Traits,
Behavioral Traits, Physical Traits, Adaptations,
Genetic Variation, Natural Selection, and
Evolution.
• Connect the terms that are related and
explain why they are related on the line.
• Explain how the terms are connected along
the lines
2.8/9 Traits and Adaptations Mind Map
Behavioral
Traits
Adaptation
Physical
Traits
Genetics
Heredity
Traits
Genetic
Variation
Natural
Selection
Evolution
Level 1 Tip (tiny tip)
• Use your 2.8 Traits and Adaptations Notes or the
2.8 Traits and Adaptations Powerpoint on Versal
• Look through the notes and try to find
sections/slides that have two of the key terms in
them.
– The relationship will be explained in the notes
This slide tells you that
genetics and heredity are
related because genetics is
the study of heredity.
This slide also tell you that
heredity and traits are related
because heredity is how traits
are passed down.
Level 2 Tip (middle tip)
This tip shows you the logic lines I drew between the different terms. Each color shows a
logical progression of information. Each term is connected in logical order. All you need to do
is add descriptions of the relationships in this order to explain high level concepts from class.
Level 3 Tip (middle tip)
This tip shows you the logic lines I drew between the different terms. Each color shows a
logical progression of information. Each term is connected in logical order. All you need to do
is add descriptions of the relationships in this order to explain high level concepts from class.
Genetic variation: Everyone has
different DNA and traits is
essential to studying genetics
Level 4 Tip (Example tip)
This tip shows you the logic lines I drew between the different terms. Each color shows a
logical progression of information. Each term is connected in logical order. All you need to do
is add descriptions of the relationships in this order to explain high level concepts from class.
Genetic variation: Everyone has
different DNA and traits is
essential to studying genetics
Level 5 Tip (Example tip)
This tip shows you the logic lines I drew between the different terms. Each color shows a
logical progression of information. Each term is connected in logical order. All you need to do
is add descriptions of the relationships in this order to explain high level concepts from class.
Genetics is the study of
heredity
Genetics is the study of heredity
and learning about everyone’s
different genes and traits (genetic
variation)
Heredity is the passing
down of traits from
parents to offspring
Tip