Game-Based Learning
Learning Games for Undergraduate Neuroscience Courses
Created & Designed by Angel Kaur
SIGNAL
A Neurotransmission Board Game
Engage students in learning about action potential and synaptic transmission. Usable as a learning activity or an assessment!
Buy the board game: Printed by GameCrafter
Digital game link: Hosted through Genial.ly
Related publication: Kaur A.W. (2021) Signal: A Neurotransmission Board Game. Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience Education, 20(1):A18-A27.
FORBIDDEN NEURDS
A Neuroscience Word Game
Master the language of neuroscience with this vocabulary card game!
Several editions available (printed by GameCrafter):
- Nervous System Structure
- Neurons & Glia
- Membrane & Action Potential
- Synaptic Transmission & Neurotransmitters
- The Eye & Visual System
- Neural Development, Learning, & Memory
NEURON COMMUNICATION PUZZLE
Help students learn the sequence of steps involved in action potential & synaptic transmission.
Digital game link: Hosted through Genial.ly
Printable game graphics: Google Form for download
NEUROTRANSMITTER PUZZLE
Help students learn about the different neurotransmitters and their functions through this interactive puzzle game.
Printable game graphics: Google Form for download
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