Download Genetic Disorder/Disease Project Resources (4) in proper format

Name: _____________________________ Period:____________
Genetic Disorder/Disease Project
Resources (4) in proper format due: Friday, 5/8. (Save in Science folder of Student Google account
under “Genetics Resources”.)
Slideshow & Oral Presentation Due: Wed, 5/13. (Use Google Drive “Slide” to create your slideshow, and
save in Science folder of your Student Google account under “Genetics Project”.) Oral presentations: 5/13-5/15.
Many human diseases and disorders are considered genetic. This means that they may have inherited a gene
or a combination of genes that predisposes to them to having an “error” in their DNA called a mutation. The
mutation could be a missing or added section of DNA, or DNA that is improperly coded. Or, they may have
inherited an incorrect number of complete chromosomes. Each student should select one genetic disorder to
research and create a slideshow (minimum 8 slides) that shares all of the required information and facts about
the disease. All slides should have titles and key information and pictures. Do not write lengthy sentences or
paragraphs on your slides, info should be concise and bulleted – save the detailed information for when you
deliver your oral report.
Slide 1 - Title slide
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The name of the disease, and a nickname or other name that is commonly associated with the disease
(for instance, Amyotrophic Lateral Schlerosis is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease).
A subtitle that gives an instant idea what the disease is like ( kind of like a slogan)
A picture associated with the disease
Your (student’s) first and last name
Slide 2 - Symptoms
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Name all major symptoms associated with the disease (for example, a runny nose is a symptom of a
cold). What are symptoms patients who suffer from this disease have? MINIMUM OF 3.
One corresponding picture
Slide 3 – What is life like for the patient?
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Describe the quality of life of a person with the disease (for example, they use a wheelchair, they
cannot eat any sugary food or drink, etc.)
Life expectancy – to what AGE are people with the disease expected to live?
One corresponding picture
Slide 4 – Genetic causes of the disease
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Type of mutation on which gene or specific chromosome that causes the disease, or is thought to
cause the disease. Be specific!
How is it inherited? (recessive, sex-linked, incorrect # chromosomes, etc.) Describe briefly.
One corresponding picture
Slide 5 – Statistics
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How common is the disease - What percentage of people get the disease?
Is the disease more common in certain genders, races and regions? Why?
What is the survival rate or percentage? (NOT the same as life expectancy.)
One corresponding picture, diagram or a graph
Slide 6 – Non-genetic treatments
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Name/describe at least three treatments given to patients given to help them with their symptoms.
(For example, patients may be given certain drugs, physical therapy, etc. to help them)
One corresponding picture
Slide 7 – Genetic treatments and research
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Name any current or future treatments for the disease that involve genetics (for example, stem-cells,
gene therapy, etc.)
What is the most current research being done to help or cure people with this disease? Name one.
One corresponding picture
Slide 8 – Cite resources IN PROPER MLA FORMAT
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Cite a minimum of 4 resources in APA format (not Wikipedia)
At least one of the 4 resources must be a book.
Get a Superior Creativity Score and possibly some extra credit by adding more slides! (Here are some ideas)
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Foundations or non-profit organizations that are involved in funding research and support for patients
Names and descriptions of a well-known people who have had the disease
Extra interesting facts, figures, graphs, etc.
As you do your research, keep in mind that you will also be PRESENTING YOUR POWERPOINT! This means that
you’ll have to talk about each bullet point and picture in depth, including many details. Write down ideas
about what you will say during your presentation to communicate the details behind each bullet point. The
presentation should be a minimum of 4 minutes so be prepared!
Powerpoint – 50 points
Presentation – 50 points (Rubric will be handed out at least 1 week before oral presentation is due)
Total = 100 points!
Genetic Diseases and Disorders to choose from…or get Mrs. Hopkins to OK one that is not on this list):
Achondroplasia (common form of dwarfism)
Albinism
Alzheimer’s Disease
Amytrophic lateral schlerosis or ALS – Lou Gherig’s Disease
Cancers – there are many different types – please see Mrs. Hopkins to verify the cancer you select is genetic
Crohn’s Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Down Syndrome
Diabetes Type I
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Hemophilia
Huntington Disease (leads to dementia)
Leukemia, chronic myeloid
Marfan Syndrome
Multiple Schlerosis
Neurofibromatosis
Parkinson’s Disease
Red-Green colorblindness (sex-linked)
Rett Syndrome
Schizophrenia
Sickle-cell anemia
Tay-Sachs Disease
Tourette’s Syndrome