Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from Genes and Traits.
3 questions assessment
Activity 2: Assessment. Estimated duration: 3 min
Assessment with 3 questions from Genes and Traits.
3 questions assessment
Activity 3: 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 (6490) 3.1 stars.
Activity 4: Video. Estimated duration: 3 min
3 min video on Genes and Traits
3 min video on Genes and Traits
Activity 5: 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!
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (73) 3.6 stars.
Student Ratings (27152) 3.4 stars.
Activity 6: 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 (14331) 3.5 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.
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (166) 4.0 stars.
Student Ratings (31155) 3.7 stars.
Activity 8: Video. Estimated duration: 3 min
3 min video on Genes and Traits
3 min video on Genes and Traits
