Assignment: Genes and Traits 7.14C Assignment

Created by Frederick B on

9 activities: 9 games

116 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min

Mrs. Daisy's Lesson

In this game, Mrs. Daisy will teach you about organelles and the key differences between plant and animal cells. First, see if you can label the parts of a cell. After that, will you be able to spot the six differences between plant and animal cells? Every time you make a mistake, you lose points, so choose wisely!

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Teacher Ratings (111) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (36642) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 9 min

Cell Attack

Bombs away! Attack incoming bombs with your rockets in this missile command like game. To defend the planet, you need to identify the proper function of organelles, and you need to identify those organelles in a cell. In Cell Attack, you will save the day based on your ability to identify cell structures. Good luck!

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Teacher Ratings (189) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (45983) 3.4 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Cell Explorers

The evil Mr. X released a dangerous virus and hid the antivirus formula inside the organelles of a cell! Special agent Luca has volunteered to be micronized and enter the cell. Help her search for the formula while Hooke, her partner, provides information about cell structures and their function!

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Teacher Ratings (449) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (58206) 3.9 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Kimmy & Chilly in Kimmy Cowell Rescue

When a frozen mammoth is found, the only two people capable of bringing him back to life is the scientist Kimmy Cowell and YOU. Prepare yourself for mixing chemicals to make your reanimating machine warm enough, all while learning about solutions, mixtures and physical states of the matter.

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Teacher Ratings (43) 3.1 stars.

Student Ratings (21656) 3.7 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Cats Genes

In this game, you will have to breed cats according to their genotype and phenotype to produce cats with the desired traits. Once given the criteria you have to mate a male and female with dominant and recessive traits to get the desired offspring. After fulfilling each customer's order, you will have to answer a question about genotypes, phenotypes, alleles, and heredity. Complete all cat requests to win.

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Teacher Ratings (69) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (14392) 3.5 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Chrome Along with Me! (Mid)

Chrome along! In this game, you are a chromosome and need to leap your way through spinning orbs. You will be faced with questions about genetic inheritance patterns through sexual and asexual reproduction. If you fall off an orb, you'll have to test your knowledge to stay in the game. Work through all the levels on the map to learn about genetics and complete the game!

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Teacher Ratings (39) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (9819) 3.4 stars.

Activity 7: 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.

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Teacher Ratings (167) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (31174) 3.7 stars.

Activity 8: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Hangman

This is a digital version of an old favorite - hangman! During the game, you will be tested on your knowledge of genetics vocabulary. You'll be given clues before you guess the letters to the phrase that you need to complete. After each round, you'll receive additional information to help you understand the clues you were given. Choose your letters carefully or else you will lose the round.

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Teacher Ratings (159) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (26322) 3.3 stars.

Activity 9: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Oscar's World - Gene and Traits

Learn from Oscar about the basics of DNA. This game is a series of activities that will teach you about DNA, genes, traits, and mutations. Oscar will use different interactive lessons and simulations to help you understand the material. After Oscar is satisfied with what you've learned, you can unlock the arcade mode and use the knowledge you've learned to get the most points.

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Teacher Ratings (95) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (22194) 3.1 stars.