📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice and Matching

1. What is a phenotype?

The genetic code of an organism

The observable traits of an organism

The environment where an organism lives

The number of chromosomes in a cell

2. Which factors can influence phenotypes? (Select all that apply)

Ngaira (genes)

Taiao (environment)

Temperature

Sunlight exposure

3. Match the Te Reo Māori terms with their English meanings:

Tāngata

Āhuatanga

Ngaira

Taiao

Environment

Traits

Genes

Organism/Person

4. A plant grows taller in sunny conditions than in shade. This shows that phenotypes are influenced by:

Only genes

Only environment

Both genes and environment

Neither genes nor environment

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

5. Give three examples of phenotypes you can observe in tāngata (humans):

a) _________________________

b) _________________________

c) _________________________

6. Explain how the taiao (environment) can change a person's phenotype. Use an example in your answer:

7. A farmer notices that tomato plants in his greenhouse are taller than those growing outside. The plants have the same ngaira (genes). Explain why this difference in āhuatanga (traits) occurs:

8. Complete this sentence: A phenotype is the result of _________ and _________ working together.

🔬 Part 3: Extension Activity - Research Challenge

9. Choose a New Zealand native organism (plant or animal) and research how its phenotype is influenced by the environment. Complete the research box below:

Organism name: _________________________

Māori name (if known): _________________________

Describe one phenotype of this organism:

How does the taiao (environment) influence this phenotype?

10. Drawing Activity: In the space below, draw your chosen organism showing how its phenotype changes in different environments (e.g., different seasons, locations, or conditions).

Support for diverse learners: If reading is challenging, ask a classmate to read questions aloud, or use text-to-speech technology. Focus on the key words: phenotype, genes (ngaira), environment (taiao), and traits (āhuatanga).