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SBI3U
GENETICS PROJECT
Due Date: _____________________
Research one topic from the list below and present your findings.
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You may choose either Project A (Genetic Diseases or Syndromes) or Project B
(Applications of Genetics)
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Projects A and B will be written in the form of a pamphlet. The level of communication
should be aimed at the general public. References must be included and typed on a
separate page
Everyone must get teacher approval for their topic before they begin their research.
If plagiarism is suspected the teacher will interview you to determine if you can explain the
information in your own words. Be sure you understand what you write. Plagiarized work will
get a mark of zero.
Format of References
- References need to be typed on a separated page using APA format.
- Use at least 4 references including your textbook.
- List references in alphabetical order by the first letter of the reference.
- Include references for any graphics or pictures used.
- Follow the guidelines attached to this project.
Useful Websites
Human Genome Project Information, http://www.ornl.gov/hgmis/medicine/assist.html
Your Genes, Your Health, http://www.yourgenesyourhealth.org/
DNA from the Beginning, http://www.dnaftb.org/dnaftb/
Online Directory of Genetic Resources,
http://www.geneticalliance.org/diseaseinfo/search.html
Understanding Gene Testing,
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/AEPC/NIH/index.html
Understanding The Human Genome Project,
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AB/IE/Intro_The_Human_Genome.html
Rare Genetic Disorders
http://www.nature.com/scitable/topicpage/rare-genetic-disorders-learning-about-geneticdisease-979
How Genetics Diseases are Inherited
http://rarediseases.about.com/od/geneticdisorders/a/inheritance.htm
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Project A: Genetic Diseases or Syndromes
Format of Pamphlet
- One legal page (front and back) typed with graphics and a title.
- Approximately ¾ of the pamphlet should be text and ¼ well labeled graphics.
- Use only genetics vocabulary learned in class or define any new terms used. Use text glossary
to check new vocabulary.
- Paraphrase information, no direct quotes are required.
- Graphics can be hand drawn or printed from the computer but must have labels and a title and a
reference below the image.
See Marking Scheme for full guideline for pamphlet
Genetic Diseases or Syndromes
For the genetic disease or syndrome:
- describe the symptoms and any effect on the life span or quality of life
- the chromosome affected by the mutation (p219-220, 227)
- the type of mutation (deletion, duplication, translocation, inversion or nondisjunction p 173,
226-227, 229)
- the type of inheritance pattern (autosomal dominant or recessive p210-218, sex linked dominant
or recessive p219-224)
- the probability of the condition (ex 1 in 3600 births)
- any known or suspected causes of genetic mutations leading to this condition (ex. radiation,
specific chemical exposure, German measles in first trimester)
- the usefulness of genetic testing of the fetus to detect the condition (aminocentesis p231-233)
Topics:
1.
Tourette syndrome
2.
Huntington disease
3.
Tay Sachs disease
4.
cystic fibrosis
5.
colour blindness
6.
sickle cell anemia
7.
alkaptonuria
8.
phenylketonuria
9.
progeria or Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
10.
hemophilia
11.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
12.
Cri-du-Chat
13.
fragile X syndrome
14.
Patau syndrome
15.
Edward syndrome
16.
Turner syndrome
17.
Triplo-X syndrome
18.
Klinefelter syndrome
19.
Jacobs syndrome
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
Gardner syndrome
thalassemia
retinitis pigmentosa
hemochromatosis
spina bifida
Prader Willi
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Project B: Applications in Genetics
See marking Scheme for a guideline to your project
For a challenge choose one of these topics and answer the following questions. Most answers
should be about one paragraph in length.
- How does this technology work?
- When was this technology developed?
- How much does this technology cost?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of
using this technology?
- Why was this technology developed?
- Who works with this technology?
-Who is affected by this technology?
- Where is this technology used?
- How will our lives be changed by this technology?
Topics:
1. Human Genome Project
2. Jumping Gene Theory by Dr. Barbara McClintock
3. Stem Cell Research
4. Forensics and DNA Testing by DNA Sequencing
5. Genetically Modified Soya or Corn (bt-corn or Roundup Ready soybeans)
6. Genetic Testing via amniocentesis
7. Karyotyping and Applications
8. Animal Cloning
9. Vitamin A gene added to rice.
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NAME: ____________
EVALUATION FOR Project A: GENETIC DISEASE OR SYNDROME
This must be attached to the front of your project.
KNOWLEDGE / UNDERSTANDING
- describe the symptoms and any effect on the life
span or quality of life
- the chromosome affected by the mutation
- the type of mutation
- describe the type of inheritance pattern
- the probability of the condition
INQUIRY
-describe any known or suspected causes of genetic
mutations leading to this condition
-describe how the disorder is diagnosed
MAKING CONNECTIONS
- explain the usefulness of genetic testing of the fetus to
detect the condition
- describe any treatments or methods to prevent the disorder
- other useful information
COMMUNICATION - visual
- attractive layout
- well labeled graphics
COMMUNICATION - language
- spelling grammar and sentence structure
- at least 4 references (textbook included)
- all APA referencing rules followed with attention to
punctuation and alphabetical order
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EVALUATION FOR PROJECT B
This must be attached to the front of your project.
KNOWLEDGE / UNDERSTANDING
- How does this technology work?
- When was this technology developed?
- How much does this technology cost?
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MAKING CONNECTIONS
- Who works with this technology?
-Who is affected by this technology?
- Where is this technology used?
- How will our lives be changed by this technology?
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COMMUNICATION - visual
- Attractive layout, well labeled graphics
- Report layout and length requirements followed
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INQUIRY
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of
using this technology?
- Why was this technology developed?
COMMUNICATION - language
- Report structure, introduction, body, and conclusion
- At least 4 references (Textbook included)
- All APA referencing rules followed with attention to
punctuation and alphabetical order
TOTAL
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For more information go to: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/library_files/APA.pdf