Heredity Reading Passages

This science passage explains binary fission, a form of asexual reproduction used by bacteria and some protists. It desc...

This NGSS-aligned science reading passage explains the concept of homozygous traits in genetics. Aimed at middle school ...

This NGSS-aligned informational passage for middle school explores the concept of inherited traits. It explains how phys...

This NGSS-aligned reading passage introduces middle school students to the concept of heterozygous traits in genetics. I...

This NGSS-aligned middle school passage explains the difference between heterozygous and homozygous allele combinations....

This NGSS-aligned reading passage introduces the concept of genotype for middle school students. It defines genotype as ...

This NGSS-aligned reading passage for middle school students introduces the concept of phenotype, which refers to the vi...

This NGSS-aligned passage introduces middle school readers to alleles—different versions of a gene. It explains how alle...

This NGSS-aligned science reading passage introduces middle school students to Punnett squares, a key tool in understand...

This NGSS-aligned reading passage introduces middle school students to the concept of self-pollination in plants. It exp...

This NGSS-aligned reading passage for middle school explains the process and importance of cross-pollination in plants. ...

This NGSS-aligned science passage explains the disadvantages of sexual reproduction for middle school students. Covering...

This NGSS-aligned science passage explains the disadvantages of asexual reproduction, written for middle school readers....

This NGSS-aligned reading passage explains artificial selection, the process of humans choosing which traits to pass on ...

This NGSS-aligned science reading passage explains the concept of natural selection and how it drives the evolution of t...

This NGSS-aligned middle school science passage explains the concept of adaptations and how they help living organisms s...

This science passage highlights real-world examples of asexual reproduction, including binary fission in bacteria, buddi...

This science reading passage explains the different types of asexual reproduction, including binary fission, budding, fr...

This passage explains the fundamental process of gene expression, covering transcription, translation, and gene regulati...

This passage introduces epigenetics, covering DNA methylation, histone modification, and environmental influences like d...

This passage explains how transcription factors regulate genes through DNA binding and protein interactions. Covering ac...

This passage explores DNA methylation as an epigenetic mechanism that silences genes via methyl group tags. Covering rol...

This passage breaks down DNA replication into key steps—unwinding, strand synthesis, and proofreading—while highlighting...

This passage details chromoplast functions in pigment production, ecological signaling, and nutrition. Aligned with NGSS...

This educational passage, "Alleles Definition," is designed for Grade 6 students and explores the fundamental concept of...

Dive into the intriguing world of human genetics with this audio-integrated reading passage, "Genetics Behind Your Blood...

This engaging and audio-integrated reading passage, 'Blood Type Compatibility for Transfusions,' introduces sixth-grade ...

This engaging and audio-integrated reading passage, 'Dominant Vs. Recessive Alleles,' introduces students to the fascina...

This educational content features a reading passage about the ABO and Rh blood group systems, explaining how different b...

This engaging, standards-aligned science passage introduces middle school students (grades 6-8) to DNA as the molecule r...

This middle school reading passage explores the fascinating history of genetics, tracing the journey from Mendel’s 19th-...

This informational passage for grades 6-8 explores meiosis, the cell division process responsible for producing gametes ...

This informational science passage for grades 6-8 aligns with NGSS standard MS-LS3-2 and explores the mechanisms behind ...

This passage introduces middle school students to the connection between genetics and probability, aligning with NGSS st...

This middle school science passage explores Mendelian inheritance patterns, a fundamental concept in genetics aligned wi...

This comprehensive science passage introduces middle school students to Punnett squares, a fundamental concept in geneti...

This in-depth, NGSS-aligned science passage for grades 6-8 explores the mechanisms of dominant and recessive allele inhe...

This comprehensive middle school science passage explores the relationship between genotype and phenotype, aligning with...

This NGSS-aligned passage for grades 6-8 dives into the relationship between chromosomes, genes, and traits. Students wi...

This comprehensive passage, aligned with NGSS standard MS-LS3-1, explores the fundamental differences between inherited ...

This middle school science passage explores the concept of mutations and their critical role in creating genetic variati...

This comprehensive middle school science passage introduces students to the world of genetic technology and biotechnolog...

This comprehensive middle school reading passage introduces students to genetic disorders, focusing on both single gene ...

This NGSS-aligned passage for grades 6-8 explores sexual and asexual reproduction, comparing their underlying mechanisms...

This passage provides a comprehensive overview of the human reproductive system for middle school students, aligning wit...

This passage explores the scientific process of fertilization and early human development, aligning with NGSS standards ...

This comprehensive passage for grades 6-8 explores the fascinating world of plant reproduction, aligning with NGSS stand...

This middle school science passage, aligned with NGSS standards MS-LS1-4 and MS-LS1-5, provides an in-depth look at the ...