DNA Mutations Reading and Worksheet

This DNA mutations reading pairs perfectly with our DNA Mutations Activity! ⭐ Check out my DNA & Chromosomes Unit! ⭐ Genetic mutations simplified to an INTRODUCTORY level – addresses NGSS MS-LS3-1 without overcomplicating it! Plus, includes PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions! In this activity, students will: READ the article “Mutant DNA”, an informational text that introduces them to DNA mutations. COMPLETE a graphic organizer summarizing information in the text. ANSWER 18 text-dependent questions. Topics include: Basics of how mutations occur Mutations can be harmful, neutral, or beneficial Specific examples of interesting beneficial and harmful mutations A quick overview of how mutations drive natural selection Teacher Notes: We offer this resource in SPANISH HERE. All topics are geared towards a middle-school audience, not high school biology. Includes a printer-friendly version of the reading.  Or, GO PAPERLESS!  Use the included digital Google Slides version! ANSWER KEY INCLUDED. Please note: this DNA mutations reading is not editable. You can also shop my TPT store! Check out my DNA & Chromosomes Unit!  Related Standards: NGSS MS-LS3-1: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.