Craig Venter – Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive PDF incl. H5P

Scientist Craig Venter - Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Version (PDF & H5P)

Craig Venter – Sequencing the Human Genome and the Future of Synthetic Biology
Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Exercises (PDF + H5P) 🧬🧪

This 45-minute resource introduces students in grades 9–12 to Craig Venter – a biologist and geneticist who played a major role in decoding the human genome and pushing the boundaries of synthetic biology.

Most students know that DNA holds our genetic information, but they’re often surprised to learn how recently the full human genome was sequenced – and how intense the race to do so actually was. Venter took a different approach from public research teams and became one of the first to publish a full genome sequence. Later, he even worked on building synthetic cells – raising big questions about what defines life.

To explore this complex but highly relevant topic, I’ve put together a compact and structured lesson. It includes an informational text, a fact sheet, quiz questions with answers, and a creative task for pairs. All materials are available in color and black-and-white, plus there’s an H5P version for digital classrooms.

What’s included:

• A student-friendly overview of Craig Venter and the Human Genome Project

• A fact sheet to help students sort key information

• Quiz questions with answer key for review or independent work

• A creative task where students come up with their own questions and exchange them in pairs

• Available as printable PDF and interactive H5P 💻

• Answer key included ✅

I’ve used this material in lessons on genetics, biotechnology, and current developments in biology. It also works well when discussing how science and society interact – for example, when ethical questions arise from new technologies. The flexible format fits both group work and individual tasks.

🚀 Download now and bring the legacy of Craig Venter into your biology lessons today!

📍 Best wishes,
Heike from Lernfitness

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