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Question
Does Nilima have curly hair like her nani’s? Now you look for some special trait in your sister or brother (could also be cousins). Like the color of eyes, dimples in cheeks, height, broad or sharp nose, voice, etc. See if this trait comes from the father’s side or the mother’s side. Make this table in your notebook and fill it. An example is given.
| Special trait | Whom does it resemble? | From whose side? | |
| Mother’s | Father’s | ||
| Nilima’s Curly hair | her Nani (grandmother) | ✓ | |
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Solution
Students must try this on their own observation.
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