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
MEMBRANE POTENTIAL PUZZLE
Created by Machado et al (2018), with updated graphics by me, this puzzle is a hit with the students! Topics include the membrane proteins involved in the dynamics of resting and action potential.
Digital game link: Hosted through Genial.ly
Printable game graphics: Google Form for download
HOW NEURONS COMMUNICATE
Class Exercise
Combine learning games created by Luchi et al. (2017) and Machado et al (2018), with updated graphics by me, to lead your students through the concepts of diffusion, membrane potential, and action potential (includes the Membrane Potential Puzzle).
Digital game link: Hosted through Genial.ly
Classroom Exercise Directions: Google Form for download
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