Middle School Genetics Workbook: A 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Life Science Homeschool Curriculum

Genetics is an interesting science topic for middle school students because it is so relevant to their own lives. Learning about genetics helps them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the people they love most. From earwax type to toe shape, everyone carries visible examples of genetics in their own bodies. A solid foundation of genetics provides a useful perspective for examining medical matters and understanding how inherited traits and genetic disorders affect individual health. In addition, a strong grasp of genetics can lead to future careers in fields like medicine, agriculture, forensics, and biotechnology.

My Middle School Genetics Workbook introduces students to genetics in a fun, interesting, and unique way. Going way beyond a typical workbook, it includes experiments, activities, a project, and creative assignments. Topics consist of Gregor Mendel and his experiments, dominant and recessive alleles, genotype and phenotype, Punnett squares, homozygous and heterozygous, inherited and acquired traits, and codominance and incomplete dominance. The content is broken down in such a way that it is relatable and easy to understand.

Why you and your student will love this workbook:

• It is open and go.
• Few supplies are needed, making this a very affordable option. (A full workbook supply list found below.)
• In addition to the important real-life material, some fantasy elements are included such as goblins, unicorns, and monsters. This adds interest and a way to key in on specific, tricky topics that otherwise might quickly get overwhelming and frustrating. 
• All content is there—you won’t need to go searching for more material in order to understand what is in the book.
• It has wide appeal—students who love science and those who struggle with science will both get a lot out of this workbook. 
• A suggested pacing guide provides 40 days of lessons, plus it includes a two-page list of extension ideas to learn more.
• Quick assessments are sprinkled throughout to make sure any breakdowns in learning are caught and addressed early, preventing future frustration. 
• It is on Strictly Secular + Inclusive Homeschooling’s Recommended List.
• Answer keys are complete and detailed, making it easy to help your student.

Complete Supply List:

• The Middle School Genetics Workbook
• Scissors
• Glue stick (liquid glue is not advised)
• Crayons or colored pencils (markers are not advised)
• A coin or a free digital coin flip found online
• A four-sided die or a free random number generator of some sort (These four-sided bone dice are extra fun.)
• Craft supplies (optional and entirely dependent on the student’s model project)
• PTC paper test strips (typically less than $10 for a pack of 100 and available from online retailers—can be substituted with cilantro for a similar experiment)

Look below for a video walkthrough of the Middle School Genetics Workbook.

Learn more about my other science and writing workbooks for middle school students and get free samples from each of them.

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