The Immune System Game
joakman2016-05-11T09:20:21-04:00The Immune System Game
Purpose of game:
A fun way (in a social setting) to use basic information about how the immune system worksTarget age group:
ages 10-14Time needed to prepare:
This depends on your particular situation and whether you will make disposable paper signs, or re-usable felt or poster board ones. Also,...
The Circulation Game
joakman2016-05-11T09:20:57-04:00The Circulation Game
Purpose of activity:
To learn (or review) information about circulation. Basic science concepts covered: distribution of oxygen to cells and carbon dioxide to lungs via red blood cells, production of red blood cells in bone, delivery of sugar and protein to cells via the blood stream, delivery...
3D Food Pyramid Craft
joakman2016-05-11T09:21:42-04:003D Food Pyramid Craft
Target age group:
Ages 6-12Purpose of activity:
To learn about different theories of nutrition. The food guides included on the sides of the pyramid are: the traditional USDA food guide, a modified version of the Atkins guide, and the Willet food guide (named after the inventor). Nutrition...
Color-it-yourself anatomy (internal organs) T-shirt
joakman2018-12-12T21:44:47-05:00Color-it-yourself anatomy (internal organs) T-shirt
Target age group:
ages 7-12Purpose of activity:
To review general information about internal organsDescription of activity:
Patterns are provided so that you can either draw this design yourself or you can take the design to a T-shirt print shop and get it professionally printed onto a shirt....
The Antigen Binding Game
joakman2016-05-11T09:23:24-04:00The Antigen Binding Game
Purpose of activity:
A hands-on way to learn how antibodies bind to antigens (through "lock and key" principle, based on matching shapes).Description:
This game is for 2 to 4 players. More players can be accommodated by making extra game parts. Players are challenged to find antibodies that...
Blood Cell Bingo Game
joakman2016-05-11T09:24:49-04:00Blood Cell Bingo Game
Purpose of activity:
To review information about all types of blood cells, both red and white cells.Target age group:
ages 10 and up (great for high school!)Time allowance:
5-15 minutes per game (play multiple games)Description:
This is standard bingo except that the board is made of moveable,...
Body Bingo
joakman2016-05-05T11:55:57-04:00
Target age group:
ages 7-12Purpose of activity:
To review general information about internal organsDescription of activity:
Plays like standard Bingo except that there are three levels of questions. The two highest levels are suitable for middle school students. (Sample question from hardest level: "This organ has parts called the duodenum...
“Ectomy” (a game about the brain)
joakman2016-05-11T09:28:07-04:00"Ectomy" (a game about the brain)
Purpose of the game:
To learn (or review) information about the lobes of the brain and what they do. These lobes are: frontal, temporal, occipital, parietal, sensory cortex and motor cortex.Description of game:
Each player tries to fill the brain outline with the appropriate lobe...
