Assignment: Gene Mutations 7.13 Assignment

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10 activities: 10 games

118 min

Activity 1: 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 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Chromo Combat (Mid)

In this game, you will learn about mutations as you try to defeat bad mutations from your spacecraft. Before you embark on your journey, you will learn about the different types of mutations. Questions will also appear on the screen to check your understanding of the mutations you learned. When you answer the questions correctly, your ship will be upgraded, and the questions will become more challenging. You must complete all the levels for a surprise at the end.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (26) 3.7 stars.

Student Ratings (5700) 3.5 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 (31174) 3.7 stars.

Activity 4: 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 5: 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 (31174) 3.7 stars.

Activity 6: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Mutation Creation

In this game, you will learn about how and why DNA mutations occur during cell reproduction. You will be challenged to match appropriate nucleotides making up a DNA strand. Through the use of a DNA replication simulation, you will learn about substitution mutations, insertion mutations and deletion mutations. In between game segments, information is provided about what mutations are and what causes them.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (89) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (13189) 2.3 stars.

Activity 7: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 10 min

Mutate And Multiply: A Love Story (Mid)

In this game you will observe the impact of different environments on a family. Some are harmful, but some can help in unexpected ways. Watch carefully to see the variety of mutations that might occur, and when you find all the possible combinations of mutations, you will win! After you find all of them, show off your mutation hunting skills by acing the quiz.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (50) 3.4 stars.

Student Ratings (13488) 3.6 stars.

Activity 8: 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 (104371) 3.7 stars.

Activity 9: 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 (27377) 3.4 stars.

Activity 10: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Genetic Zoo

Explore a zoological park while learning about DNA and genetic inheritance

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (51) 4.3 stars.

Student Ratings (13665) 3.3 stars.