Assignment: Genetic Zoo Assignment

Created by Kathi M on

4 activities: 4 games

58 min

Activity 1: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Genetics Island

Explore genetics, unravel the secrets of Punnett squares, and grasp the distinctions between homozygous and heterozygous, dominant and recessive traits. Breed unique phoenixes by pairing females and males to achieve specific outcomes. Immerse yourself in visually captivating tables and designs. Conquer challenging levels of increasing difficulty and embark on a rewarding journey to genetic mastery.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (31) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (9764) 3.2 stars.

Activity 2: 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 (37) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (8565) 3.7 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Genetic Zoo

Explore a zoological park while learning about DNA and genetic inheritance

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (52) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (13890) 3.3 stars.

Activity 4: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Eureka! - Force of Nature

Join Montana on his explorations of an abandoned temple. Click your way through clues and discover the truth about traits in animals.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (27) 4.5 stars.

Student Ratings (19982) 4.1 stars.