I've been a teacher of 'A' level Biology and GCSE Science for 28 years. I've developed the 'Game-togenesis' as a series of resources to encourage all pupils to engage in the revision activity.
'Game-togenesis' is a fun, competitive alternative revision activity for use with students in preparation for examinations/ tests.
I've been a teacher of 'A' level Biology and GCSE Science for 28 years. I've developed the 'Game-togenesis' as a series of resources to encourage all pupils to engage in the revision activity.
'Game-togenesis' is a fun, competitive alternative revision activity for use with students in preparation for examinations/ tests.
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.4 - Circulatory system in humans.
The revision questions are written in an Excel spreadsheet format and can be merged to any document of choice. Ideally, the questions are to be used with the Game-togenesis Revision board game.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
52 question cards with answers for each unit of the New 2016 WJEC GCSE Biology 1.
Print out the questions onto card and use as an excellent revision game. Alternatively print out the perfectly sized questions onto self-adhesive labels and stick them onto a pack of playing cards.
Included in the bundle:
Unit 1.1 - Cells and movement across cell membranes (£3).
Unit 1.2 - Respiration and the respiratory system in humans (£3).
Unit 1.3 - Digestion and the digestive system in humans (£3).
Unit 1.4 - Circulatory system in humans (£3).
Unit 1.5 - Plants and Photosynthesis (£3).
Unit 1.6 - Ecosystems and Human Impact on the Environment (£3).
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.2 - Respiration and the respiratory system.
These questions can be downloaded, printed and used with the Game-togenesis Revision Game board, or used as a 'stand alone' revision activity. Alternatively print the Unit 1 questions onto self-adhesive labels (21 per A4) and then stick them onto playing cards.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.2 - Respiration and the respiratory system in humans.
The revision questions are written in an Excel spreadsheet format and can be merged to any document of choice. Ideally, the questions are to be used with the Game-togenesis Revision board game.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.1 - Cells and movement across cell membranes
The revision questions are written in an Excel spreadsheet format and can be merged to any document of choice. Ideally, the questions are to be used with the Game-togenesis Revision board game.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.3 - Digestion and the digestive system in humans.
The revision questions are written in an Excel spreadsheet format and can be merged to any document of choice. Ideally, the questions are to be used with the Game-togenesis Revision board game.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.5 - Plants and Photosynthesis.
The revision questions are written in an Excel spreadsheet format and can be merged to any document of choice. Ideally, the questions are to be used with the Game-togenesis Revision board game.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.6 - Ecosystems and Human Impact on the Environment.
The revision questions are written in an Excel spreadsheet format and can be merged to any document of choice. Ideally, the questions are to be used with the Game-togenesis Revision board game.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.4 - Circulatory system in humans
These questions can be downloaded, printed and used with the Game-togenesis Revision Game board, or used as a 'stand alone' revision activity. Alternatively, print the Unit 1 questions onto self-adhesive labels (21 per A4) and then stick them onto playing cards.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.3 - Digestion and the digestive system in humans.
These questions can be downloaded, printed and used with the Game-togenesis Revision Game board, or used as a 'stand alone' revision activity. Alternatively, print the Unit 1 questions onto self-adhesive labels (21 per A4) and then stick them onto playing cards.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.5 - Plants and Photosynthesis
These questions can be downloaded, printed and used with the Game-togenesis Revision Game board, or used as a 'stand alone' revision activity. Alternatively, print the Unit 1 questions onto self-adhesive labels (21 per A4) and then stick them onto playing cards.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, Unit 1.6 - Ecosystems and Human Impact on the Environment.
These questions can be downloaded, printed and used with the Game-togenesis Revision Game board, or used as a 'stand alone' revision activity. Alternatively, print the Unit 1 questions onto self-adhesive labels (21 per A4) and then stick them onto playing cards.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
54 questions (with answers) written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, topic 1.1 Cells and movement across cell membranes.
These questions can be downloaded, printed and used with the Game-togenesis Revision Game board, or used as a 'stand alone' card revision activity . Alternatively print Unit 1 questions onto self-adhesive labels (21 per A4) and then stick them onto playing cards.
The Game-togenesis Revision board game can be downloaded at:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/game-togenesis-revision-board-game-11328426
An educational board game that encourages participation by all.
Game-togenesis is a fun and exciting new way to revise key topics in the classroom, or at home.
All students (2 to 8 players) participate in reading and answering questions, developing their literacy skills.
Revision questions are currently written for the NEW 2016 WJEC GCSE in Science, Unit 1, Biology 1, topics 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6.
Unit 1.1 - Cells and movement across cell membranes
Unit 1.2 - Respiration and the respiratory system in humans
Unit 1.3 - Digestion and the digestive system in humans
Unit 1.4 - Circulatory system in humans
Unit 1.5 - Plants and Photosynthesis
Unit 1.6 - Ecosystems and Human Impact on the Environment
There are 54 question cards for each unit listed above.
Higher and Foundation questions are marked on the question cards as 'F' or 'H'.
Game-togenesis bucks the current educational trend of using electronic learning aids that discourage interaction between individuals.
Game-togenesis is a highly flexible revision game. Game-togenesis allows the teacher to review understanding of the key concepts taught in a fun, competitive and interactive activity. The game has been developed and refined in the classroom for over two years. Game-togenesis is a perfect way to engage all learners, as all players are actively involved in reading and answering questions. The game is appropriate for the ages of 11+. I regularly use Game-togenesis as a revision tool for Year 7 (11 years of age) right through to A-level (18 years of age +).
The game enables the teacher to create subject specific questions related to the topics they have taught, making Game-togenesis a highly flexible classroom resource.
Game play:
2 to 8 players.
The game board is designed around a plant cell and depicts the stages of meiosis in the production of gametes (pollen and ovules). The first person to collect all 23 chromosomes wins the game. 23 is the haploid number of chromosomes in a human. Once the game is won, the remaining players work out what species they have become. Haploid chromosome numbers are located on the perimeter of the game template’s cell wall, in the interstitial fluid.
Download instructions:
1. Download the game ‘Game-togenesis Board’ template pdf.
2. Print the file as A1. You will need to glue the separate A4 sheets together to create the A1 size (unless you have an A1 printer).
3. Download the 'Evolution or Extinction' file, print and cut out the cards. Alternatively, download the ‘Evolution and Extinction for Stickers’ file. Print the ‘Evolution and Extinction for Stickers’ file onto A4, 21 self-adhesive address labels paper and then stick the 52 labels onto a deck of playing cards.
4. Download the ‘Blank Template Question Cards’ file on MS word; write your questions and print. Alternatively, download the ‘Sticker Template No Borders’ file, write your questions then print on self-adhesive labels (21 per A4) and then stick them onto playing cards.
5. Download the 'Game-togenesis Instructions' file and read.
6. You'll need a die and four markers (I use treasury tags to represent chromosomes).
7. Hand out 4 pieces of paper and a pen so the players can record which chromosome they win.
You are ready to play 'Game-togenesis!'
If you would like a tough, vinyl A1 copy of this game with the cards already produced, please go to the following website:
https://sites.google.com/site/gametogenesiseducationalgame/home/game-contents
