Parts of the Cell Science Games

4 games

In this series of games, your students will learn about the different organelles in the cell and the functions they perform. The Parts of the Cell learning objective — based on NGSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research.

Scroll down for a preview of this learning objective’s games and the concepts they drive home.

Concepts Covered

Cells contain specialized structures, called organelles, that perform specific functions. Prokaryotic cells, like bacteria, do not have many organelles, while eukaryotic cells have defined organelles. All cells have a semi-permeable cell membrane that lets them absorb nutrients and get rid of waste.

The nucleus is an organelle that contains the cell’s genetic information, DNA. It serves as the command center of the cell.

Mitochondria generate the energy the cell needs to perform its functions. They are commonly known as the “powerhouse” of the cell.

Ribosomes create proteins necessary for the cell to function. They float through the cytoplasm or are attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER).

The rough ER, with ribosomes attached to it, is the site of protein synthesis. The smooth ER makes hormones and stores and synthesizes lipids.

The Golgi apparatus packages substances like proteins that are needed elsewhere in the cell or in the body and sends them there.

Lysosomes contain enzymes that help the cell’s digestive processes.

A preview of each game in the learning objective is found below.

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States of Matter: Basics - States Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Observe different types of molecules form a solid, liquid, or gas. Heat or cool the system and watch the phase change. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.
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States of Matter: Basics - Phase Changes Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Heat, cool, and compress atoms and molecules and watch as they change between solid, liquid and gas phases. Pump more atoms and molecules into the system or change the temperature or volume of a container, and see a pressure-temperature diagram respond in real time. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.
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Solids Estimated Duration: 18 minutes This game teaches you about states of matter. You will play as a young engineer as you learn about solids in this game. The game will introduce you to how molecules move in solids. You will match different solids, create molecules, classify solids by their composition, and more, while answering questions along the way.
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Newton Pool Estimated Duration: 15 minutes The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.
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Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.
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Solids Estimated Duration: 3 minutes This video explores the fascinating world of solids, covering key concepts such as crystalline and amorphous structures.
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