Rosalind Franklin Reading Comprehension and Activities

This Rosalind Franklin reading comprehension and graphic organizer activities includes a one-page reading about Franklin, X-Ray Diffraction of DNA, and the infamous Photograph 51. Also included are ten reading comprehension questions, and a fun coloring and Rosalind Franklin graphic organizer activity.

Perfect to use in any DNA unit, to highlight women in science, or just for fun on DNA Day!

ROSALIND FRANKLIN READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Rosalind Franklin Reading Comprehension Article: This one-pager takes students through the scientific accomplishments of Rosalind Franklin, as well as the difficulties she faced as a female scientist in the mid-20th century.

• Reading Comprehension Questions: Includes 10 short-answer and text-dependent questions on the article.

• Rosalind Franklin Graphic Organizer and Coloring Activity: Students use the reading or other resources to fill in the graphic organizer surrounding a picture of Franklin. They then color in the pictures and decorate Franklin’s dress!

• Answer Keys: Answer keys are included for the questions and graphic organizer.

*Please note that this activity download is a non-editable PDF file.

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