Discovery of DNA Escape Room (Grades 4–6)
A Hands-On Science Adventure in Genetics & Molecular Biology
Turn your homeschool science block into a real-life genetics mystery!
This printable Discovery of DNA Escape Room makes learning about the structure and discovery of DNA exciting, active, and easy to remember.
Through close reading, puzzles, and code-breaking challenges, your child will explore how scientists uncovered the secrets of DNA — from the double helix to the building blocks of life.
No prep needed — just print, play, and let your child become a genetics detective!
💡 What Your Child Will Learn
- The structure and function of DNA
- Key discoveries and scientists behind the double helix
- Essential terms like chromosome, nucleotide, and base pair
- How genetics connects to real-world biology and inheritance
🧩 What’s Included
✅ 1 Informational Reading Passage (~600 words)
✅ 4 Puzzle Challenges:
• 7 Matching Questions
• 8 True/False Challenges
• 8 Multiple Choice Questions
• 7 Paragraph-Based Reasoning Tasks
✅ Student Answer Sheet
✅ Parent/Teacher Guide + Answer Key
✅ “Mission Complete” Sign
🕒 Play Time: 40–50 minutes
🧾 No locks or cutting required — just print and go!
🧠 Skills Your Child Will Build
- Reading comprehension & science literacy
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Vocabulary development and conceptual understanding
- Collaboration and communication
- Real-world scientific reasoning
🏡 Perfect For
- Homeschool life science or biology units
- STEM + reading integration
- Co-op group challenges
- Screen-free enrichment or review days
- Early finisher or independent learning
🌟 Why Homeschool Families Love It
- Zero prep, zero stress — just print and start
- Makes genetics accessible and fun
- Great for kids who love logic and discovery
- Combines reading, science, and puzzles in one activity
- Works for solo learners, siblings, or small groups
Help your child uncover the story of DNA through reading, reasoning, and discovery.
The Discovery of DNA Escape Room turns science into an unforgettable hands-on adventure!
You’ll get a printable DNA Escape Room that teaches genetics and molecular biology through reading and puzzles—perfect for homeschool learners in grades 4–6.