mutations & traits in cells
A new theme we are proposing for the upcoming fall 2009 version of the program is “alternative fuel sources,” one likely contender being bio-fuels made form algae. With that in mind, I recently visited a local seventh grade science classroom to introduce them to the game Spore on the iPod Touch. Although for this particular lesson the focus was on evolution, I will continue to explore with he teacher ways in which biofuels, the life sciences, and games on mobile devices can be integrated for a more meaningful learning experience.
Overall, I have been very impressed with the effort put into this pilot by teacher and students. I continue to be facinated by how committed the classroom is to exploring uses of new media and devices for learning.
Below is an excerpt from the session on Friday, April 3, 2009.
exploring mutations & traits in spore from michael a evans on Vimeo.
Seventh grade student explains how he induces mutations on his simple-cell creature in the iPod version of Spore.
Tags: biofuels, ipod touch, middle school science, spore
