Engage with Games
Intrigue with Storylines
How It Works
Storylines start with an anchoring phenomena, like this one where they observe ants who have been infected with the cordyceps fungus (the “zombie”-like fungus that has inspired many pop culture stories)!
As students engage in the phenomena, they collect evidence. Here, they are examining the data about how far spores fall from the ant based on how high up on plants’ leaves they die, to understand how the fungus reproduces.
Students are then regularly asked to engage in argumentation from evidence to support their chosen claim. For example, why it’s beneficial for the fungus that the ant dies higher from the ground!
Content Modules Available
Weather & Climate
Learn how weather affects local areas, continents and the entire planet!
NEW! Need help addressing COVID19 with your students?
The storyline starts with an anchoring phenomenon that a new sickness is spreading, and we need to figure out how to stop it! We have students run multiple experiments and investigations as they iterate their recommendations based on the disease's infection data and the new evidence they continue to gather. Our goal is to help students understand the process of science when answers are needed fast, and why WHO/CDC recommendations therefore also changed over time.
Learn MoreGame-based Learning is Evidence-Based
Research supports games as effective learning tools that power problem solving skills.
Built for the Next Generation Science Standards
We use the practices you need to adopt as part of the NGSS: three-dimensional learning, sense-making with phenomena, and storylines!
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Equally engage your underrepresented students
Our approach is based on key research about strategies that sustain the STEM interest of girls and underrepresented minorities.
- Showing the social impact of STEM careers
- Reducing stereotypes
- Varied ways to show understanding
- And much more!
Smooth Implementations Ahead!
We've got your back. All the support & materials you need to smoothly implement Tyto Online in your classroom, and level up your own NGSS game.
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Reach our team with Live Chat on the website or call our toll-free number at 833-360-0085. We also have a Knowledgebase if you prefer to find the answers yourself.
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Teacher Guides & Supplemental Materials
Teacher Guides are available to help you know best practices for implementation. Includes suggested materials like using Summary Tables to track learning during a Storyline, and other in-class activities.
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Precise Tracking, Personalized Instruction
The Teacher Dashboard allows you to manage accounts and assign content. Assessment data is gathered naturally as they play, and summarized for you. Personalize instruction based on areas of need!