Jacques Monod – Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive PDF incl. H5P

Scientist Jacques Monod - Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Version (PDF & H5P)

Jacques Monod – Gene Regulation and the Logic of Life
Fact Sheet, Quiz & Interactive Exercises (PDF + H5P) 🧬⚙️

This 45-minute resource introduces students in grades 9–11 to Jacques Monod – a French molecular biologist whose work helped uncover how genes are turned on and off.

In many biology classes, students learn what DNA is and how proteins are made. But the question of how cells know which genes to activate – and when – often stays abstract. Monod, together with François Jacob, studied this in bacteria and developed the model of the lac operon. It’s a great example of how cells respond to their environment, and it laid the groundwork for much of what we know about gene regulation today.

To make this topic more tangible, I’ve created a compact, ready-to-use lesson that breaks it down into manageable parts. It includes an informational text, a fact sheet, quiz questions with answers, and a creative partner task. The material comes in color and black-and-white versions, plus there’s a digital H5P version.

What’s included:

• A clear, student-friendly text about Jacques Monod and the lac operon

• A fact sheet to help students sort and retain key information

• Quiz questions with an answer key – good for review or independent work

• A task where students design and exchange their own questions in pairs

• Printable PDF and interactive H5P formats for flexible use 💻

• Answer key included ✅

I’ve used this resource during our genetics unit, especially when moving from DNA basics to regulation and gene expression. It also fits well in discussions about how scientific models are developed and tested. The partner task works well in small groups or for homework – depending on your setup.

🚀 Download now and bring the legacy of Jacques Monod into your biology lessons today!

📍 Best wishes,
Heike from Lernfitness

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