Assignment: Genes and Heredity SC.7.L.16.1 Assignment

Created by Vanessa P on

7 activities: 7 games

96 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Chromo Adventure (Mid)

In this game you will learn about genetics. You are a brave dinosaur navigating a dangerous obstacle course while collecting coins and answering questions. As you work through the different levels, you will see punnett squares, allele pairs, pedigree chart, dominant and recessive genes, and various dominance factors. A short quiz at the end will make sure you have a good grasp on the topics!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (30) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (6491) 3.1 stars.

Activity 2: 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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (69) 3.8 stars.

Student Ratings (14392) 3.5 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Genetic Garden

In this game, you will use Punnett squares to breed plants with desired traits. You will have to learn about and take into consideration homozygous and heterozygous dominant/recessive types, incomplete dominance, and codominance. Correctly breed all the desired plants to win. Afterward, you will take a quiz testing what you learned.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (99) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (22233) 3.1 stars.

Activity 4: 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 (166) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (31172) 3.7 stars.

Activity 5: 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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (95) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (22193) 3.1 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!

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Teacher Ratings (394) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (104291) 3.7 stars.

Activity 7: 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 (18100) 3.0 stars.