Kids genetics games

These games are designed for a variety of skill levels and interests. They can be used in a computer lab, on an interactive whiteboard, or on individual devices. Flash, Java, Shockwave, QuickTime or other interactive plug-ins may be required.

Get Camp Games! Games for Preschoolers. The Access Token Number of photos to show 8. Autoplay Option yes. Copyright Adventures of Kids Creative Chaos. In this series of games, your students will learn about heredity, and how genetic traits show up in offspring. The Variation of Inherited Traits learning objective — based on NGSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

Alleles are the different forms of a gene. When an organism carries identical alleles for a trait on both chromosomes in a pair, it is homozygous for that trait. Different alleles make it heterozygous. In sexual reproduction, each parent contributes half of their chromosomes to the offspring, whereas in asexual reproduction, the lone parent transmits percent of its genetic information. Different cases exhibit different patterns of genetic inheritance.

If you want to do some advance planning and have your kids take a DNA test, there are so many fun things you can do with the results. One of my favorites is the grandchild report from gene heritage. I even added photos to mine. Check it out here. Read a book about DNA and gather data from family members about inherited traits. Get the free inherited traits worksheet here.

Teaching Heredity in Elementary School — idea for teaching traits with easter eggs, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. Human Body, Heredity Sort — Sort cut outs of traits that are inherited or learned.

Introduction to Heredity and Traits at Teach. Inventory of My Traits. Family Traits Trivia.