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Students studying science can explore a colourful, microscopic world within the cell of a human body and can play games associated with saving the cell from destruction, and outrunning a virus wave in this science based VR game. The game combines strategy and science in a highly unusual boldly-coloured micro world of the carefully recreated human cell. It can increase in difficulty and provide a challenge for students. It is recommended to sit down whilst playing this game. This game is available for download from the Google Cardboard app and for use with smartphone headset viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curricular Connections<\/h2>
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  • This game can be played to introduce older high school aged students to learning about the body in biology or science classes. <\/li>
  • Science-Biology- Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact within their environment. <\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Gameplay Length<\/h2>
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    •  This game can be played for 15 minutes as an introduction activity to engage students and provide a visual backdrop to their learning experience.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Player Comfort Level<\/h2>
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      • Comfortable<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Walkthrough of Program<\/h2>
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