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Identifying Amino Acids Using a Codon Wheel or Table Pixel Art Activity

Looking for a way to engage your Biology students in practicing reading a Codon Chart? Seeking new and exciting, yet simple and unique activities for your science classroom? Bring genetics practice to life with this Amino Acid Identification Pixel Art Digital Activity. This fun and engaging activity is focused on providing students practice with reading a codon wheel or codon table to identify amino acids! Perfect for Biology, Genetics, Protein Synthesis, or DNA → RNA → Protein units, this interactive Google Sheets pixel art activity keeps students motivated as a mystery pixel image slowly reveals itself with every correct answer.

Increase student independence as theys decode mRNA codons, determine the correct amino acid, and type their answer into the sheet. Each correct response prompts a self-checking star and automatically fills in part of the hidden pixel picture, creating instant feedback, built-in engagement, and self-checking practice. Great for independent work, station activities, test prep, or sub plans!

This resource is completely digital and paperless, designed for use with Google Apps / Google Classroom. A printable codon wheel and codon table are included in the PDF, but the activity works with any codon chart you prefer to use in class.

What’s Included

  • A PDF with Instructions for use, Link to Pixel Art Google Sheets practice activity, Answer Key and Printable Codon Wheel and Table.

Skills Covered

  • Identifying amino acids using a codon wheel or codon table
  • Reading mRNA codons
  • Reinforcing protein synthesis concepts
  • Strengthening genetics vocabulary and understanding

**PLEASE NOTE: Access to Google Sheets is REQUIRED for use of this resource!**

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Teacher reviews

“This will be a great addition as a learning task for students to practice their understanding. It was easily modified to include codons for DNA or mRNA and then students need to decide if transcription is required first.”
Candace A.

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