About:
Jennifer Doudna is an American biochemist who helped develop CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary tool for editing
genes. Working with French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier, she showed how a natural bacterial defense
system could be reprogrammed to cut DNA at precise locations. This discovery earned her the Nobel Prize in
Chemistry in 2020. This worksheet explores her research, discoveries, and the wide impact of gene editing on
science and medicine.
What’s Included:
This worksheet features Article (5 paragraphs), True/False (15 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 leading modern scientist.
It pairs well with lessons on DNA structure, bacteria, and discussions about the ethics of new scientific technology.