Assignment: Genes and Traits

Created by Lenora C on

3 activities: 3 games

41 min

Activity 1: 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!

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Teacher Ratings (73) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (27377) 3.4 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Dr. Genos's DNA World: Learn Genes and Traits

Go on an adventure inside a virtual world and learn about genes and traits together with Dr. Genos!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (43) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (18110) 3.0 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Adapt

In this game you will help your population endure the changing environment. Collect points to buy different genes that will change the population as reproduction cycles occur. Be careful and keep track of changes in temperature, food supply, and predators that will affect your population! Watch the timeline on the top to be aware of upcoming events, and keep an eye on the meters on the left for the overall health of your population.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (36) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (8263) 3.7 stars.