A simple explanation of DNA for 7-year-olds, helping them understand what DNA is, its role in living things, and where it can be found.
DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid. It is like a special code or instruction manual for all living things, including you!
Every living thing has DNA. It is found in almost every cell in our body, which are the tiny parts that come together to make us who we are. You can think of cells as small building blocks that make up our bodies.
DNA tells our body how to grow and develop. It decides things like the color of our eyes, how tall we are, and even if we like strawberries! Just like a recipe tells you how to make a cake, DNA tells our bodies how to be us.
DNA is very important because it helps pass on traits from parents to children. This is why you might have your mom's hair color or your dad's smile. It’s like a gift that gets passed down through families.
Did you know that if you stretched out all the DNA in your body, it would reach from the Earth to the sun and back hundreds of times? That’s how tiny and long DNA strands are!
So, DNA is a super important part of life that helps make you.... YOU!