Word Web Worksheet Word Web
Part 1: Mix & Match
Name:
Date:
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Vocabulary Match
Draw a line to connect each word to its matching definition.
DNA
Special instructions that make you who you are.
Cells
The tiny building blocks that make up your whole body.
Traits
The way you look, like hair color or height.
Inherit
To get something, like eye color, from your parents.
Donor
A person who gives healthy cells to help someone else.
Word Web
Part 2: Practice
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Fill the Gaps
Use the words in the box below to complete the sentences.
Genes Health Spiral Recipe Talents
1. Your DNA is like a
for who you are.
2. A DNA strand looks like a long, twisting
ladder.
3. Singing or sports are examples of
you might have.
4. Small parts of DNA that carry information are called
.
5. How your body feels and works every day is your
.
Genetic Order Activity Genetic Order
Part 1: Size Sorter
Name:
Date:
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Zooming In
Write a number (1, 2, 3, or 4) in the box to order these from BIGGEST (1) to SMALLEST (4) .
The Body
The whole you!
Cells
The building blocks.
DNA
The long twisting instructions.
Genes
The smallest parts of the code.
Genetic Order
Part 2: Step-by-Step
2
The Path of a Trait
Number the steps from 1 to 4 to show the correct order of inheritance.
Instructions at Work
Your DNA tells your body how to grow as you get bigger.
Inheritance
You receive DNA instructions from your biological parents.
Visible Traits
A trait shows up, like having blue eyes or brown hair.
The DNA Recipe
Biological parents carry their own special DNA code inside them.
DNA Detective Quiz DNA Detective Quiz
Are these facts True or False? You decide!
Name:
Date:
Circle the word TRUE if the sentence is correct. Circle FALSE if it is wrong!
Your DNA is exactly the same as everyone else's.
TRUE
FALSE
You inherit traits like eye color from your parents.
TRUE
FALSE
Cells are the tiny building blocks of your body.
TRUE
FALSE
A DNA strand looks like a straight, flat line.
TRUE
FALSE
A donor is someone who gives healthy cells to help.
TRUE
FALSE
Genes are large parts of the body, like your arm.
TRUE
FALSE
Detective Drawing
Draw a picture of a trait you inherited from your parents (like your hair or eyes!).
Supplemental Answer Keys Supplemental Answer Keys
Teacher Reference Guide
1. Word Web Worksheet
Matching:
DNA: Special instructions that make you who you are.
Cells: Tiny building blocks that make up your whole body.
Traits: The way you look (hair color, height).
Inherit: To get something from your parents.
Donor: Person who gives healthy cells.
Fill the Gaps:
Recipe
Spiral
Talents
Genes
Health
2. Genetic Order Activity
Part 1 (Big to Small):
1: Body (Biggest)
2: Cells
3: DNA
4: Genes (Smallest)
Part 2 (Path of a Trait):
1: Parents have their own DNA.
2: You get DNA from your parents.
3: Your DNA tells your body how to grow.
4: A trait shows up (like blue eyes).
3. DNA Detective Quiz
FALSE (DNA is special to you)
TRUE
TRUE
FALSE (Twisting ladder/spiral)
TRUE
FALSE (Tiny parts of DNA)
Drawing Prompt Note:
Check that students have drawn a physical feature (hair color, eye shape, dimples, etc.) rather than a talent (like playing ball).
End of Supplemental Keys
