Download Genetic Disorders Project and Presentation

Name ______________________________
Due Date : Friday, January 30, 2015
Genetic Disorders Research Project and Presentation Instructions
You have been challenged to incorporate your knowledge about cells, cell division, genetics, and DNA to
research and present on a specific genetic disorder. You have already completed your basic study about the
ideas of genetics and mutations. Now with the information that you have you are being asked to research a
specific genetic disorder and give an oral presentation along with creating an engaging presentation:
Your presentation should include the following information:
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What is the name of the disorder?
Who discovered it or/and who has done research on the disease? What is the current status of research
for the disease?
What are the signs and symptoms of the disorder?
What body systems are affected by this disorder?
How does a person receive the disorder? Is it sex-linked? Is it a mutation? Is it due to heredity?
What types of treatment(s) are given for someone who has this disorder?
How is the disorder diagnosed?
Include a suggested list of readings and/or Internet sources that may be of interest to the class.
(Advanced content students only)
Include a pedigree or Punnett square showing how the disease is inherited. Use your knowledge of
dominance and recessive allele interactions to create your pedigree or Punnett Square.
YOU PRESENTATION should have 2 distinct parts:
1) A visual aid that helps present your information. Choose from the following options for your
presentation format: brochure/pamphlet, poster/tri-fold poster, power point, newspaper article, t-shirt, or
other teacher approved idea (must be teacher approved by January 15, 2015). This should not be read
from but used to enhance your presentation!
2) The teacher and the students will ask questions. You should be able to answer all reasonable
questions.
Other information:
1. You may either work with a partner or you may work by yourself.
2. You most turn in a bibliography/reference page for the sources used in your presentation. There must
be a minimum of 4 sources. Must be cited in APA format.
3. If you choose to work with a partner, each person must play an equal roll in the presentation.
4. How you behave in class while working on the presentation and also during the presentations will
impact your grade.
List of Internet resources that may be helpful to you in creating your presentation:
Genetics Education Center
http://www.kumc.edu/gec/
Seeks to help educate people about genetics.
National Human Genome Research Institute
http://www.genome.gov/10001204
National Institutes of Health
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Teens Health
http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/health_basics/genes_genetic_disorders.html
The Basics on Genes and Genetics Disorders.
Understanding Gene Testing – These sites will help you with understanding genetic terms and disorders.
Understanding Genetic Testing, Center for Genetics Education
http://www.genetics.edu.au/Information/Understanding-Genetic-Testing
List your Genetic Disorder to Research: ________________________________________________
List your references below to help you track the various websites, books, etc you use for your project. Make
sure that you do not list “google” or “yahoo” as a resource. The information presented in your project must be
written in your own words. If not, you will receive a GRADE OF A ZERO FOR PLAGIARIZING your
project.
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