About:
Emmanuelle Charpentier is a French microbiologist who helped develop CRISPR-Cas9, a powerful tool for editing
genes. Her discovery, made with fellow scientist Jennifer Doudna, allows scientists to change DNA with great
precision and low cost. This breakthrough earned her the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020. This worksheet
explores her research, discoveries, and the impact of gene editing technology.
What’s Included:
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (16 statements), Comprehension Questions (6),
Multiple Choice (15), Word Search (15 words), Crossword (10 clues), and Odd One Out (30 words).
Target Grades:
Grades 5-8
Teacher Note:
This worksheet introduces students to genetics and biotechnology through the story of a modern female scientist.
It pairs well with lessons on DNA structure, bacteria, and the ethics of new scientific technology