Assignment: Variation of Inherited Traits MS-LS3.A-2 Assignment

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2 activities: 2 games

28 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 15 min

Chrome Along with Me! (Mid)

Chrome along! In this game, you are a chromosome and need to leap your way through spinning orbs. You will be faced with questions about genetic inheritance patterns through sexual and asexual reproduction. If you fall off an orb, you'll have to test your knowledge to stay in the game. Work through all the levels on the map to learn about genetics and complete the game!

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Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Battle Genetics

You will learn about variation of inherited traits by breeding monsters to have specific traits. In order to do this, you will select parents according to their traits, which will generate a Punnett Square predicting the various possible offspring. You will then have to select the offspring that matches the desired traits. Each level will require you to create different traits. Complete all the levels to win.

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