Using an interactive format rather than a static textbook image offers several pedagogical advantages:
Interactive activities often present "mystery cases" for students to solve. Common conditions included in these simulations are: An extra 21st chromosome. Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome): An extra 18th chromosome.
Offers a highly polished "Make a Karyotype" game. Interactive Karyotype Activity
Whether the "waist" of the chromosome is in the middle or near the end. 2. Identifying Sex
The dark and light "stripes" (Giemsa stains) must match. Using an interactive format rather than a static
Chromosomes are numbered 1 to 22 from largest to smallest.
Students "do" the science rather than just reading it. Interactive Karyotype Activity
Creating a to test students after the activity. Drafting a grading rubric for teachers.