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Discover DNA, chromosomes & genetic inheritance with Bill Nye! This engaging worksheet guides students through genetic concepts, DNA structure, and how traits are passed from parents to children.

This engaging, standards-aligned comprehension worksheet is designed to help students explore the fascinating world of genetics and DNA through thought-provoking questions and activities. Inspired by Bill Nye The Science Guy, this resource is perfect for science classrooms, independent study, or homework assignments.

What’s Included:

1. Pre-viewing questions to activate prior knowledge
2. Comprehensive questions covering key concepts from the episode
3. Critical thinking prompts to deepen understanding
4. Hands-on inherited traits investigation activity
5. Modern genetics research extension
6. Links to view the 4K remastered episode

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

• Engaging & Interactive – Designed to complement Bill Nye The Science Guy for a fun and memorable learning experience
• Aligned with Science Standards – Covers concepts like chromosomes, DNA structure, dominant and recessive genes
• Connects Past to Present – Research activity links classic content to modern scientific discoveries like CRISPR and the Human Genome Project
• Easy to Use – Printable and ready to go for in-class learning, independent study, or homework

Students will discover what genes are, how DNA forms the blueprint for living organisms, and how traits like eye color and earlobe shape are inherited from parents. The worksheet explores chromosome pairs, genetic inheritance, and the fascinating four chemicals that make up DNA while building scientific vocabulary and conceptual understanding.

Perfect for middle school science teachers, homeschoolers, and STEM educators looking to make genetics and heredity come alive! Links to watch this episode are included within the worksheet.