Assignment: Genes and Traits MS-LS3.A-1 Assignment

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13 activities: 6 games

77 min

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.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (166) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (31155) 3.7 stars.

Activity 2: Video. Estimated duration: 1 min

1 min video on Genes and Traits

1 min video on Genes and Traits

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Basketball Master

Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (892) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (279030) 3.9 stars.

Activity 4: Video. Estimated duration: 1 min

1 min video on Genes and Traits

1 min video on Genes and Traits

Activity 5: Video. Estimated duration: 1 min

1 min video on Genes and Traits

1 min video on Genes and Traits

Activity 6: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Basketball Master

Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (892) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (279030) 3.9 stars.

Activity 7: Video. Estimated duration: 1 min

1 min video on Genes and Traits

1 min video on Genes and Traits

Activity 8: Video. Estimated duration: 1 min

1 min video on Genes and Traits

1 min video on Genes and Traits

Activity 9: 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 (17914) 3.0 stars.

Activity 10: Video. Estimated duration: 1 min

1 min video on Genes and Traits

1 min video on Genes and Traits

Activity 11: 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 (104112) 3.7 stars.

Activity 12: 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 (104112) 3.7 stars.

Activity 13: Video. Estimated duration: 1 min

1 min video on Genes and Traits

1 min video on Genes and Traits