Download Genetics Poster Project

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Instructions for Students
You are a Genetics Counselor who must inform a client that their child has been diagnosed with a
genetic disorder. You must inform the parents about how the genetic disorder was diagnosed, the
genetic disorder’s characteristics, and the latest treatment options available. You will use a visual
display to present the information to your client.
Standard: S7L3a – Genetics and Heredity
Students may choose from the following suggested topics or they may choose their own…
Achondroplasia
Down syndrome
Polydactyly
Fragile X syndrome
Scoliosis
Sickle Cell Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Hemophilia
Colorblindness
Touretts
Klinefelter syndrome
Tay Sachs Disease
PKU
Huntington Disease
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Project Requirements
 Poster board should be standard size 20 inches x 28 inches and may be any color
 Please be NEAT, colorful, and use poster space wisely.
 All of the information you present orally must be on the visual display!
 BIBLIOGRAPHY is required and any PICTURES USED MUST BE CITED.
 Here are the categories…
A. Detecting Genetic Disorders must include:
1. How the procedure for detecting works.
2. Who is recommended to use the procedure and why?
3. How the information is applied from the test results (either normal or abnormal).
B. Genetic Disorder must include:
1. Genetics of the disorder (how it is passed from parent to the child, which
chromosome the disorder is located on, is it dominant or recessive, is it sex linked,
etc.)
2. Symptoms of the disorder- what is different about the individual that has this
disorder.
3. At least 2 visuals- may be hand drawn, from computer, from a pamphlet or brochure,
etc., and each must be explained.
4. Cures? Medical help (medicine, therapy, etc).
C. Genetic Technology must include:
1. How is the procedure done?
2. Benefits of the procedure.
3. Problems or concerns associated with the procedure
4. At least two visuals
a. Hand drawn, from the computer, from a pamphlet or brochure, etc.
b. Must be clearly explained
PLAGARISM is unacceptable!!
Do not copy and paste information from the
internet onto your poster. Put the information into your own words. Remember you must cite all
references for information and pictures in your BIBLIOGRAPHY!
Date Task Assigned:
Due Date for Task:
Science Teacher:
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Name ______________________________________________
Date______________ Period ______
Genetics Poster Project
Measurement Topic: Genetics
Standard: S7L3a - Explaining the role of genes and chromosomes in the process of inheriting a specific trait
Score: _________________
Criteria
4- Exceeds
3-Meets
2- Approaching
1-Does Not
Meet
0-No Attempt
The student exceeds the
standard by explaining
the role of genes and
chromosomes in the
process of inheriting a
specific trait with
accuracy which is
evident from the detailed
application and synthesis
of in-depth research.
The student meets the
standard by explaining
the role of genes and
chromosomes in the
process of inheriting a
specific trait with
accuracy.
The student shows
limited progress toward
the standard by
explaining the role of
genes and
chromosomes in the
process of inheriting a
specific trait with partial
accuracy.
The student shows
minimal progress
toward the standard by
not or incorrectly
explaining the role of
genes and
chromosomes in the
process of inheriting a
specific trait with partial
accuracy.
The student did not
submit a poster for
assessment that
explains the role of
genes and
chromosomes in the
process of inheriting a
specific trait.
Full, detailed, and
complete explanation of
the procedure is present.
Full, detailed, and
complete explanation of
who is recommended for
the procedure is present
with a full, detailed
explanation of why.
Full, detailed, and
complete explanation of
results from the test is
present for both normal
and abnormal
General summary of the
procedure is present.
Identified procedure,
but there is no
explanation present.
Who is recommended
for the procedure is
present, but no
explanation of why.
No poster submitted for
assessment.
General summary of
who is recommended
for the procedure is
present with a general
explanation of why.
Partial explanation of
the procedure is
present.
Partial explanation of
who is recommended
for the procedure is
present, with a partial
explanation of why.
General summary of
results is present for
both normal and
abnormal test results
Only one explanation
from results is present;
either normal or
abnormal (not both)
Only the results (normal
or abnormal) are listed
with no explanation
No poster submitted for
assessment.
All four responses to the
questions about the
genetics of the disorder
are included and
correct…
1.
Parent to offspring
2.
Chromosome
number
3.
Dominant or
recessive
4.
Sex-linked
One of your responses
to the questions about
the genetics of the
disorder is either
missing and/or incorrect
(circled below)…
1.
Parent to
offspring
2.
Chromosome
number
3.
Dominant or
recessive
4.
Sex-linked
Two of your responses
to the questions about
the genetics of the
disorder are either
missing and/or incorrect
(circled below)…
1.
Parent to
offspring
2.
Chromosome
number
3.
Dominant or
recessive
4.
Sex-linked
No poster submitted for
assessment.
Symptoms are listed,
explained in detail, and
compared to a child of
normalcy at all stages of
the disorder.
More than two relevant
visuals are included with
detailed captions
explaining each.
Information given on
cures not only focuses
on medical help and
therapies, but it
specifically identifies
medications by name,
the most sought after
therapies, and locations
offering the best
help/therapies.
Symptoms of the
disorder are listed,
explained in detail, and
compared to a child of
normalcy.
At least two relevant
visuals are included
with a detailed caption
explaining each.
Information given about
cures is clear, detailed,
and focuses on medical
help and therapies.
Symptoms of the
disorder are listed and
explained, but are not
compared to a child of
normalcy.
At least two relevant
visuals are included, but
no detailed captions
explaining the visuals.
Cures that focus on
medical help and
therapy are identified,
but they are not
explained in detail.
Three of your
responses to the
questions about the
genetics of the disorder
are either missing
and/or incorrect (circled
below)…
1.
Parent to
offspring
2.
Chromosome
number
3.
Dominant or
recessive
4.
Sex-linked
Symptoms of the
disorder are listed, but
are not explained or
compared to a child
with normalcy.
Only one visual and one
caption are present.
Your poster is missing
two or more of the
following…
Cures/explanations
Medical
help/explanations
Therapy/explanations
No poster submitted for
assessment.
Detecting Genetic
Disorder
Explanation of how the
detecting procedure
works
Who is recommended for
the procedure?
Why?
How the information is
applied from the test
results
No poster submitted for
assessment.
Genetic Disorder
Genetics of the disorder.
1.
How was the
disorder passed
from parent to
child?
2.
What chromosome
number is the
disorder found on?
3.
Is the disorder
dominant or
recessive?
4.
Is the disorder a
sex-linked
disorder?
Symptoms of the disorder
Visuals and explanations
Cures
(focusing on medical help
and therapy)
No poster submitted for
assessment.
No poster submitted for
assessment.
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Genetic Technology
How the procedure is
done
Benefits of the procedure
Clear, detailed steps of
the latest technological
procedure used to treat
the disorder are outlined
and an additional
brochure or pamphlet
created or obtained from
a doctor’s office to
illustrate the procedure is
added to offer further
explanation.
Four or more benefits for
the patient are explained.
Clear, detailed steps of
the latest technological
procedure used to treat
the disorder are
outlined.
Information provided on
the latest genetic
technology used to treat
the disorder, but it does
not include clear,
detailed steps of the
procedure.
Information provided
does not focus on the
latest technology used
to treat the disorder, nor
are detailed steps
included.
No poster submitted for
assessment.
At least two benefits for
the patient are
explained.
At least two risks,
concerns, or side
effects of the procedure
are given, but not what
is done to alleviate
them.
At least two relevant
visuals are included, but
there are no detailed
captions explaining the
visuals.
At least one benefit for
the patient is explained.
No poster submitted for
assessment.
At least one risk,
concern, or side effect
of the procedure is
given, but not what is
done to alleviate it.
No poster submitted for
assessment.
Only one visual and one
caption are present.
No poster submitted for
assessment.
Risks, concerns, and/or
side effects of the
procedure
Four or more risks,
concerns, or side effects
of the procedure are
given and what is done
to alleviate them.
At least three benefits
for the patient are
explained.
At least three risks,
concerns, or side
effects of the procedure
are given and what is
done to alleviate them.
Visuals and Explanations
More than two relevant
visuals are included with
detailed captions
explaining each.
At least two relevant
visuals are included
with a detailed caption
explaining each
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