Activity 1: Assessment. Estimated duration: 5 min
Assessment with 5 questions from DNA.
5 questions assessment
Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 7 min
Genes and Traits
Pilot your rocket through space looking for the DNA that will keep you from disappearing. You'll need to power up your rocket to collect nitrogenous plates, while avoiding getting hit by other rockets. You'll move forward as you collect parts of the DNA ladder. Will your skills help you travel through space or will you be stuck on the launch pad?
Ratings
Teacher Ratings (119) 3.7 stars.
Student Ratings (33727) 3.3 stars.
Activity 3: 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 (13210) 2.3 stars.
Activity 4: 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 (27382) 3.4 stars.