Student Lesson: Genes - Free Educational Games

Activity 1: 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 (166) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (31155) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: 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 (104098) 3.7 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Cosmo Kritters

Immerse yourself into the microcosmos. Have fun creating your kritters and develop their traits. A variety of different body parts and colors are available for your kritter. Create and make them survive in the cosmos. As you create your unique Kritter, educate yourself on how kritters grow and how DNA plays a vital role in all living organisms.

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Teacher Ratings (10) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (1144) 2.9 stars.