The Codebreaker Who Found DNA Shape
About:
Francis Crick was a British scientist best known for helping discover the structure of DNA in 1953, working
alongside James Watson at Cambridge University. This breakthrough explained how living things store and pass
on genetic information, and it changed science forever. Crick later explored the genetic code and even studied the
human brain and consciousness. This worksheet explores his life, discoveries, and lasting impact on modern
science.
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 works well alongside a lesson on genetics or the history of science. Encourage students to discuss
why teamwork and shared data were important to the discovery of DNA structure.