Science Worksheet · Grades 6–8
Genetics and Heredity Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 6-8 on genetics and heredity. Students learn the key terms – heredity, genes, DNA, dominant, and recessive – match eight clues, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Science
Grades
Grades 6–8
Skill Focus
Genetics and Heredity, life science
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring, carried by genes on DNA. This worksheet introduces the vocabulary of genetics – trait, gene, DNA, inherited trait, dominant, and recessive – so students can talk about how living things pass on their features.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines the key terms. Section A has eight clues to match to the correct term. Section B on page 2 has four short-response questions about heredity.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers for every item. The worksheet pairs well with the Punnett Squares and Inherited and Learned Traits worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the genetics terms.
Match each clue to its term in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four short-response questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Punnett Squares Worksheet to predict offspring.
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Genetics and Heredity Worksheet
A printable science worksheet for grades 6-8 on genetics and heredity. Students learn the key terms – heredity, genes, DNA, dominant, and recessive – match eight clues, then answer four short-response questions. A complete answer key is included.
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