Unstoppable Us Detective Game: The Missing Code

In this interactive game, students help Professor Darwina escape her lab by finding clues and solving puzzles. Along the way, they explore big science ideas like DNA, embryos, and the evolutionary tree. They will learn how humans and animals are connected, why species share traits, and how scientists use evidence to answer questions. The activity makes complex topics like genetics and evolution fun and easy to understand while encouraging critical thinking. Prior to playing the game, please refer to the teacher guide. After completing the game, students are encouraged to solve the final quiz.

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Topics

  • base pairs
  • protein synthesis
  • heredity
  • genetic similarity
  • mutation
  • nucleotides
  • common ancestors
  • evolutionary tree
  • speciation
  • convergent evolution
  • extinct species
  • natural selection
  • survival of the fittest
  • adaptation
  • DNA
  • evolutionary theory
  • evolutionary biology
  • paleontology
  • anthropology
  • human evolution