Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min
Assessment with 5 questions from Variation in Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction.
5 questions assessment
Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 5 min
Sexual Reproduction
In this activity, you will observe how traits are passed from parent to offspring and how chromosome pass on genetic information. Two character, AI and Genius, will be your teachers in this game. You will learn from Al about how he reproduced asexually. This means he can make copies of himself by himself. For sexual reproduction, you will learn from Genius. You will need two different individuals to make a copy.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (138) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (38844) 3.7 stars.
Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 11 min
Oscar's World - Reproduction and Gene Transfer
In this game, you will learn the differences between asexual and sexual reproduction. You will also be presented with different examples of asexual and sexual reproduction. First, you will learn the basics of asexual reproduction. Next, you will discover how sexual reproduction causes genetic variation. By the end you will unlock an arcade stage. To complete the arcade game, answer the questions correctly and try not to fall.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (45) 3.8 stars.
Student Ratings (9471) 3.2 stars.
Activity 4: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min
Assessment with 5 questions from Variation in Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction.
5 questions assessment
Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min
Genetic Escape (Mid)
Help your character escape! In this game, you are a chromosome and must travel to collect supplies so that you can open a door. You must collect three batteries so that you can light your flashlight. Once you've lit your flashlight, you will be able to find the key to the door to reach the next level. You'll answer questions about DNA replication, heredity, and mutations along the way.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (167) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (31174) 3.7 stars.
Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min
Genetic Zoo Nursery (Mid)
In this game, you will learn about genetics. A zookeeper has mixed up children and parents in the zoo. It's your job to use genetic information to place children with the correct parents. Many traits are inherited, so you will use clues to match parents with children. Study each genetic report carefully to make sure you can get these children back to their parents. Good luck!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (394) 4.3 stars.
Student Ratings (104371) 3.7 stars.
Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 17 min
Reproduction Buddies
In this game, you have to help your organisms make it to through the puzzle to the finish line. Each organism will reproduce sexually or asexually. You will have to figure out how your organisms reproduce. Their offspring will help you cross the obstacles to make it to the final flag. You have to make it to the flag before time runs out.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (122) 3.9 stars.
Student Ratings (23432) 3.9 stars.
Activity 8: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min
Assessment with 5 questions from Variation in Sexual vs Asexual Reproduction.
5 questions assessment