Assignment: Genes and Traits 7.14C Assignment

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10 activities: 10 games

119 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Descendant Ascent (Mid)

You will hop to the sky! In this game, your character is a bunny who will help you learn about genetics and reproduction as you ascend a tower. Use your grappling hook to climb from wall to wall like a ninja. Dodge the dangerous spikes on each side or meet an untimely end. Watch out for the laser tripwires, and don't let go of your rope.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (22) 3.5 stars.

Student Ratings (6213) 3.0 stars.

Activity 2: 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 (6494) 3.1 stars.

Activity 3: 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 (167) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (31196) 3.7 stars.

Activity 4: 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 (22194) 3.1 stars.

Activity 5: Question Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Apparent Parent

You will learn about sexual reproduction with some fun lessons by a friendly cat. After an introduction, you will jump into a top down game where you will run from enemies as you collect DNA strands, eggs and dividing cells. If you get caught by an enemy, you'll lose a life so run quickly! Play through five levels as you learn about reproduction and variation.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (61) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (15896) 3.4 stars.

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 14 min

Oscar's World - Gene Mutations

In this game, you will learn about genetic mutations by playing through several mini-games. You will organize the steps of meiosis and mitosis, match base pairs of DNA, model gene sequence mutations, and calculate percentages of autosomal recessive disorders. Once you have completed all the activities you will progress to Arcade Mode, where you will control your character and show your knowledge by answering multiple-choice questions.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (78) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (13668) 3.3 stars.

Activity 7: 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 (27381) 3.4 stars.

Activity 8: 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 9: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Mendel's Pet Ranch

In this game, you are in control of a pet breeding business at Mendel's Pet Ranch. You will explore how inheritance and dominance work with Punnett squares while trying to breed offspring with specific characteristics. You will need to breed pets that are exact copies of what your customers ask for. Some challenges will involve multiple steps before you can complete your customer's order.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (77) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (14389) 3.5 stars.

Activity 10: 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!

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (394) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (104434) 3.7 stars.