Bio Jeopardy

Teacher: Patrick Ryan
Hopewell Junction, NY

Subject: General Genetics

Grade Level(s): 9 10

Target Audience: Biology I, Biology II

Materials Needed: overhead projector, noise makers

Class Time: 40 minutes

Brief Summary: Takeoff of tv game "Jeopardy" that uses genetics answers.

Student Objective(s): Review of material for exam.

Description of Activities: An overhead chart is made with genetics categories. Answers are in the blocks. Post-It Notes are cut and used to cover the answers. It is played just like the game show on tv. Students are in three groups, each group has a noise maker to signal in. Points are scored like Jeopardy.

Integration (tying it all together): Interesting review for genetics test. Allows students to collaborate on answers.


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