MS-LS3.B-2
Eureka! - Artificial Evolution
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Game Info for Teachers
COMBINED RATING
3.7 Stars
TEACHERS (28)
4.1
STUDENTS (5646)
3.3
LENGTH
12 Minutes
GRADES
6
7
8
CAPABILITIES
ES
Spanish Language Support
Text-to-Speech Support
Saves Progress
Description
Get ready to dive deep into the heart of genetics and unlock the secrets of the DNA! You will explore the mysteries of life's building blocks like never before.
Vocabulary Words
evolution
genes
mutations
inherited
genetic variety
proteins
DNA
double helix
genetic disorders
DNA replication
genetics
microscope
DNA sequencing
Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Gene Mutations. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.
Main Concepts
Mutations can occur spontaneously or due to exposure to certain chemicals.
Mutations can be neutral, beneficial, or harmful to an organism.
Each gene on a chromosome is a particular segment of a very long DNA molecule that codes for a particular protein.
Heredity is the passage of genetic information from one generation to the next.
Genetic information is encoded in DNA.
DNA is a double helix structure made up of nitrogenous base pairs.
Some gene mutations are hereditary and occur in egg/sperm cells.
Mutations are alterations in the DNA code and can appear when DNA replicates itself.
Some gene mutations are caused by environmental conditions and occur in non-germ cells.
Discussion Questions
Before the Game
How does a living thing get its traits? What is a gene? Where in the cell are genes located?
After the Game
What is a mutation? What are two ways a mutation can occur? What is the function of a gene? How would you describe the shape of a DNA molecule? What tools do scientists use to study genetics? How might genetic disorders be treated in humans?
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Game Details
Difficulty
Content Integration
Lexile Level
705