Powers of Minus Ten

The Partnership in Education is a program located at Duquesne University that is passionate about improving STEM education and health literacy. Funded in part by the National Institutes of Health, we specialize in creating innovative, hands-on educational products that make science engaging and fun for teachers, their students, and learners of all ages.
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Summary

Zoom into the cells of the human body!
Harness the power of magnification, zoom into the human hand, and discover the world that lies beyond the naked eye!

Powers of Minus Ten – Cells and Genetics is an interactive game-based app that offers an integrated general introduction to the science behind cells and genetics. Seamlessly zoom by powers of ten into scientifically-accurate 3D environments and explore the interconnectedness of life’s parts and processes — down to the tissue, cellular, and molecular level! Solve fun challenges along the way.

Created by development partner Dynamoid Apps with funding from the National Science Foundation, this award-winning app can be used to enhance late middle school to early high school introductory science curriculum. An accompanying lesson plan meeting national standards is available for free download.



Resource Contact:
Pollock, John A – PhD Professor and Co-Director of the Chronic Pain Research Consortium
Director of the Partnership in Education
Biological Sciences
Duquesne University