Download Mini-Symposium on Genetic Disorders

Mini-Convention/Poster on Genetic Disorders
What is it? At scientific conventions, participants are given
the opportunity to set up a display to share their current
research projects. For this project, you are a scientist at a
genetic disorder conference, and you have been asked to set
up a display to educate other participants about a genetic
disorder you have been studying. You will select and
research one disorder, and prepare an informative poster.
One class period, you will stand next to your poster and
present to other students who visit your poster. Another day, you will visit stations to learn
about other genetic disorders.
What should be included in your poster?
I.
Introduction (2 pt) – What is the name of the disorder? Are there any other names by
which it is commonly known? Do you know someone that suffers from this?
II.
Modes of inheritance (2 pt) – All genetic disorders are inherited. There are several
different ways in which they can be inherited. Determine whether your disorder is an
autosomal dominant trait, autosomal recessive trait, sex-linked trait, a chromosomal error
or a multifactorial trait. Chromosomal errors include a missing chromosome, an extra
chromosome, or a damaged chromosome. A multifactorial disorder is one that is caused
by several genes or by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
III.
Clinical description of the disorder (6 pt) – What are the features of the disorder? How
does it affect the individual? What is it like to have the disorder? How would you
describe the disorder to someone else? What is the disorder like externally, internally,
biochemically, psychologically, etc. What problems are associated with the disorder? Is
the disorder physically limiting? Is it life-threatening? Is it found more commonly in
certain groups of people, such as a particular ethnic group or gender?
IV.
Treatment (5 pt) – Can anything be done for the disorder? Can the basic defects be
treated? Can the symptoms or results of the disorder be treated? Is there a cure for this
disorder? Is gene therapy available?
V.
Detection (2 pt) – Can the disorder be detected before its symptoms appear? If so, how?
Can it be detected prenatally? Is there any way to detect a carrier?
VI.
Sources (3 pt) – You must include at least 3 reputable sources. Sites such as google &
yahoo are search engines and should not be listed as sources. Sites such as Wikipedia
can be modified by the general public and should not be used for this project. I
recommend you start with the databases through the Guilford library, and sites such as
Mayo Clinic & the Genetic Science Learning Center (University of Utah).
How will this activity be graded?
1. Thorough & Accurate Information (20 pt) – Did you include all information described
above? How accurate was your information? Did you give any misinformation? Did you
appear to know the information well? Did you answer questions accurately? Did you make
the effort to pronounce all terms correctly?
2. Delivery/Presentation (5 points) – Did you speak loudly and clearly? Were you too fast or
too slow? Did you appear confident and poised? Did you have proper eye contact with your
audience? Were you enthusiastic?
3. Effectiveness of Poster (5 points) – Is your information organized, easy to read & in your
own words (don’t cut & paste...that’s plagiarism)? Did you include several pictures and/or
diagrams to enhance your presentation? Does it look
Your disorder may be selected from the list below or you may choose another disorder with
my approval. Only one person per class may select a disorder.
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Sickle-Cell Anemia
Turner’s Syndrome
Klinefelter’s Syndrome
Hemophilia
Marfan Syndrome
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Cystic Fibrosis
Tay Sachs Disease
Down Syndrome
Huntington’s Disease
Cri-du-chat Syndrome
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Spina Bifida
Anencephaly
Albinism
Progeria
Crohn’s Disease
Angelman Syndrome
Grading Check-list
Introduction – 2 pt
Mode of Inheritance – 2 pt
Clinical Description – 6 pt
Treatment – 5 pt
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Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)
Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (SCID)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Pituitary Dwarfism Syndrome
Galactosemia
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Insipidus
Parkinson’s Disease
Alzheimer’s
Alcoholism
Colorblindness
Williams Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
Retinoblastoma
Tuberous Sclerosis
Detection – 2 pt
3 Reputable Sources – 3 pt
Delivery/Presentation – 5 pt
Effectiveness of Poster – 5 pt
TOTAL _________________ X 3 = ________________/90 OR _________________%
Name ____________________________________ Date ____________ Hour _____________
Mini-Convention Genetic Disorder Poster Session –
Fact Sheet
Name of Disorder
3 Interesting Facts
Mode of Inheritance