Life Chemistry (DNA etc,)
Living
organisms perform chemical reactions all day, every day! These
chemical reactions are what keep you alive! Learn about DNA, RNA,
protein synthesis, and other major biological molecules like lipids, nucleic
acids, and carbohydrates.
Life Chemistry Video Games, Virtual Labs & Activities
Protein Synthesis Escape Room!
Can
you find the magic keys that you need to escape Dr. Vial's dungeon and share
your knowledge of protein synthesis with the world? Complete a
series of challenges and find the clues in your actual environment that you
need to escape in this fun review game that is part digital and part
real-world scavenger hunt.
Note for teachers: print the clue cards
(pdf
or
Word) from the game and "hide" them in your class before starting.
Estimated duration: 1 hour.
Mystery of the Ruby Royale!
Use forensic biotechnology to solve a crime in this fun, quirky mystery! Gather evidence, then use PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), restriction enzymes, and Gel Electrophoresis to figure out who stole the Ruby Royale!
Then, watch the stunning, spoofy conclusion!
Estimated duration: 1 hour.
DNA Replication Interactive
Perform the steps of DNA replication to learn how DNA copies itself! Learn how special enzymes like helicase, primase, DNA polymerases, and ligase make this super important process happen!
Estimated duration: 30 minutes.
DNA Structure Model
This
short interactive model allows you to build nucleotides (the building blocks
of DNA), as well as a model of a DNA molecule. It is also a short
assessment to make sure that you understand DNA structure.
Estimated duration: 10-15 minutes.
Macromolecule Man
In
this game, you are Mac, the Macromolecule Man! Using your molecule
blaster, you will solve a variety of puzzles, building and using the key
biological molecules that make life possible. Learn about
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and their building blocks as you play!
BioAgent vs. Green Zombie Toxin (Genetic Engineering 101)
As a BioAgent, your job is to defend the world from biological threats, such
as Dr. Vial's latest scheme. In this game, you will discover
this scheme and learn how to use genetic engineering to make recombinant
plasmids and transform bacteria. If successful, you will save humanity
from Green Zombie Toxin! If not, it will be the end of the world as we
know it!
Enzymatic
ENZYMES
are extremely important in Biology! Essentially EVERY life process relies
for EVERY living thing relies on ENZYMES! So... it might be important to
understand them (at least a little bit...) In this amazing interactive
experience, you will learn about enzymes by playing games, performing
virtual experiments, and solving puzzles! Welcome to ENZYMATIC (the ultimate
enzyme learning experience!)
Protein Synthesis Race!
Race
to build a protein in this fun game about protein synthesis. Learn about
transcription and translation as you build a protein the same way that a
real cell does!
Life Chemistry
Quizzes
Test
your knowledge of life chemistry! These quizzes can be submitted online to
your registered teacher. Please note: A quiz will not end
until you have successfully answered all questions.