Biology -D.I.Y. EOCT Review Game
Objective: You will work in groups to create an End of Course Test review game for a
DOMAIN your teacher will assign. Your games will be played by all your classmates, so
they need to be
1. Correct
4. Clear and easy to understand, and, most
importantly,
2. Informative
5. FUN!
3. Thorough
Your group will be assigned a specific domain for which you will create a game. You will be given a list of terms
and concepts which fall under your domain, but you will be responsible for coming up with your review
materials. Depending on the type of review game you choose, your review materials might be multiple choice
questions, short answer questions, true/false, matching, etc. (or a mixture of all of the above!).
You will have 3 days to complete your task. We will begin playing the review games on Tuesday, December
13th..
Goals for deadline #1: Proposal due (Friday 12/2/16)
Make a list of materials you will need to bring in over the next few days and delegate responsibilities.
o Items you may need to bring in: poster board, index cards, dice, game pieces, etc
o Items available in the classroom: markers, crayons, colored pencils, rulers, glue, etc
Decide the type of game which will work best for your assigned domain concept.
o Possible ideas: Board Game (think Candy Land), Memory, BINGO, Who has? I have., Taboo, Jeopardy (low
tech, no computers), or your own creation!
Brainstorm the rules, point system, object, and general layout for your review game.
Goals for deadline #2: Progress check (Thursday 12/7/16)
Create the review content for your game
o You must have at least 20 low level questions (KNOW – vocab definitions, identification of
pictures)
o You must have at least 10 high level questions (UNDERSTAND and BE ABLE TO – analyze,
compare, etc)
o You must have review questions from every major concept within your domain
Begin creating a colorful, fun, and complete version of your game!
Goals for deadline #3: The entire class period will be devoted to finalizing the game (Monday 12/12/16)
Finalize your game/game rules & organize your materials in an understandable way.
o Make sure everything is labeled and easily identified as belonging to your game.
PLAY YOUR GAME!!
o Verify that your game rules and the game itself make sense
o Make sure your questions are understandable and accurate
Peer review another group’s game.
o They play yours, you play theirs. Give each other suggestions!
REMEMBER, YOUR CLASSMATES ARE COUNTING ON YOU TO DO A GREAT JOB!
Domains and Big Ideas
Cells
- Cell Types
- Organelle Functions
- Cell Transport (homeostasis)
- Macromolecules
- Cell Cycle
Organisms
- Kingdoms
- Organism Complexity
- Classification
- Binomial Nomenclature
- Obtaining Energy (cell respiration and
photosynthesis)
Evolution
- Scientific Theories
- Geologic History
- Evidence for Evolution
- Natural Selection
- Antibiotic & Pesticide Resistance
Genetics
- Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction
- Meiosis
- Nucleic Acids (DNA, RNA)
- Mendelian Genetics
- Punnett Squares
- Mutations
- Biotechnology
- Replication, Transcription, Protein Synthesis
Ecology
- Levels of Organization
- Energy Flow (food webs, food chains and
energy pyramids)
- Nutrient Cycling (CHNOPS)
- Human Impact
- Adaptations
- Succession
How will I be graded?
Game:
______5pts : Game Neatness
______5pts : Organization
______5pts : Review Content accurate with no errors
______5pts : Review content covers all topics under assigned domain
______5pts : Varied levels of thinking questions. Answer
Game Creation Participation
______15pts : Group opinion determines this score. Be clear about assigned duties and fulfill
those duties.
EOCT Game Review Participation
______5pts : Day 1
______5pts : Day 2
Total:
______/50pts