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8 questions with a Mythology theme plus a full answer key. Perfect for Grade 6 Science.
⬇ Download WorksheetStudents will be able to explain how traits are passed from parents to offspring through genes and heredity.
Before Q6, pause and have students sketch Zoe's Punnett square on a mini whiteboard. Ask: which myth god trait 'wins'? This ties the dominant vs. recessive concept from Q5 directly to Q6's cross.
- Zoe enters the Oracle's Garden. She sees two olive trees. One tree has silver leaves. One tree has gold leaves. Are leaf color differences an example of a trait? Write TRUE or FALSE. Then write one sentence explaining why.
- Zoe finds a rare find: a scroll listing traits of the god Apollo. The scroll says Apollo has golden eyes and his son Asclepius also has golden eyes. What is the name for passing traits from parent to offspring? Fill in the blank: This passing of traits is called ___________.
- Zoe reads a hidden treasure tablet. It says the goddess Athena carries instructions for gray eyes in her DNA. What is the name for a section of DNA that carries instructions for one trait? Circle the correct answer: (A) cell wall (B) gene (C) nucleus (D) protein
...plus 5 more questions in the full worksheet
Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space below it. Use science words you know to explain your thinking.
Standard: NGSS.MS-LS3-1
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About this Science worksheet for Grade 6
By sixth grade, students must understand how traits are inherited through genes and passed from parents to offspring, a foundational concept for NGSS.MS-LS3-1 that prepares them for more complex genetics in high school. This worksheet strengthens that understanding by having students analyze inheritance patterns and predict trait outcomes in offspring, which teachers can use as formative assessment or guided practice before introducing Punnett squares.
This printable Science worksheet is designed for Grade 6 students and covers Heredity. The Mythology theme keeps kids engaged while they practice essential Science skills. Every worksheet includes a full answer key making it easy for parents and teachers to check work instantly. Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Grade 6 Science. Print-ready at US Letter size. No login required — download and print in seconds.
Last updated: April 2026
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