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8 questions with a Underwater Explorers 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 distinguish between inherited and acquired traits.
Before starting, project an image of a coral reef and ask students which fish traits they think are inherited. This anchors Zoe's mission visually and activates prior knowledge for Q1 and Q2.
- Zoe dives down to a coral reef on her first mission. She spots a clownfish with bright orange stripes. Circle the correct answer: Is the clownfish's orange color an inherited trait or an acquired trait?
- Zoe writes in her dive log: 'The clownfish has fins, orange stripes, and a scar from a rock.' True or False: The scar is an inherited trait.
- Zoe finds a rare find: a sea turtle nest with 3 eggs. All three hatchlings have the same shell pattern as their mother. Fill in the blank: The hatchlings got their shell pattern from their mother's _______, which carried the instructions inside her DNA.
...plus 5 more questions in the full worksheet
Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space given. Use science words you know — Zoe needs your help to complete her underwater mission!
Standard: NGSS.MS-LS3-1
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About this Science worksheet for Grade 6
At the sixth-grade level, students need to understand how traits pass from parents to offspring through genes, which forms the foundation for more complex genetics concepts in high school. This worksheet helps students practice identifying dominant and recessive traits, predicting inheritance patterns using Punnett squares, and interpreting data—skills aligned with NGSS.MS-LS3-1 that you can use to assess whether students grasp the molecular basis of heredity before moving to evolution and natural selection.
This printable Science worksheet is designed for Grade 6 students and covers Heredity. The Underwater Explorers 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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