Assignment: Gene Mutations LOL

Created by Jason W on

6 activities: 4 games, 2 assessments

41 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Oscar's World - Gene Mutations

In this game, you will learn about genetic mutations by playing through several mini-games. You will organize the steps of meiosis and mitosis, match base pairs of DNA, model gene sequence mutations, and calculate percentages of autosomal recessive disorders. Once you have completed all the activities you will progress to Arcade Mode, where you will control your character and show your knowledge by answering multiple-choice questions.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (78) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (13668) 3.3 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Eureka - Artificial Evolution

Eureka! You've found it! In this search and find game, you will have to search around a lab for mini-games and information about genetic mutations. You will find five items in the lab, and each item will take you to a different mini-game. You will complete puzzles and activities that test your hand-eye coordination. Complete all five mini-games to win!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (23) 3.1 stars.

Student Ratings (6700) 3.6 stars.

Activity 3: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions from Gene Mutations.

3 questions assessment

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min

Gene Mutations

Visually explore virtual generations of genetics in a few clicks! You will be given a character who you will give three traits of your choosing to. Next, you will get to watch your character fall in love and produce offspring. Notice what traits the baby exhibits from the parents! You will also see what happens when mutations occur!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (73) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (27377) 3.4 stars.

Activity 5: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min

Assessment with 3 questions from Gene Mutations.

3 questions assessment

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Mutation Creation

In this game, you will learn about how and why DNA mutations occur during cell reproduction. You will be challenged to match appropriate nucleotides making up a DNA strand. Through the use of a DNA replication simulation, you will learn about substitution mutations, insertion mutations and deletion mutations. In between game segments, information is provided about what mutations are and what causes them.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (89) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (13189) 2.3 stars.