Genetic Disease Report



Dr. Miyares’

Science Assignments

Periods 2, 4, 6

Week #8 (May 11-May 15)

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You will not be using Edgenuity this week, and your workload will be lighter due to iReady Diagnostic Testing.

Students, this week you will be researching and preparing a report on diseases caused by genetic disorders. The directions and the format, of the report, can be found on pages 2-6 of this document.

You can work at your own pace during the week. Keep in mind that this assignment is due on Friday, May 15, 2020 by 3:50pm.

Submit your work in an email attachment using your dadeschools student email. On the Subject line of your email write your first name, last name, period #, and May 11-15 assignment. For example, Dr. Miyares, Period 1, May 11-15 assignment.

Genetic Disease Report

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Unfortunately, genetic diseases affect Americans all too often. It is often caused by some mutation in the DNA on a gene. The location of that mutation on the chromosome often depends on the severity of the genetic disease.

Directions:

Below is a list of several different types of genetic diseases. It is your job to create a Microsoft Word report on your specific disease. Use the format on page 3 to write your report. The following things need to be included in your report:

Cover Page

• Name

• Period

• Name of genetic disease

Heading 1

• Background and history of your genetic disease (Who discovered it? When? Where?),

• How do people get your disease?

• What chromosome has the genetic mutation for your disease?

• What age group is affected by your disease?

• Does the disease affect a certain part of the population more than another? If so, which one?

• (Include sources for the answers to your questions. Use the format on page 3.)

Heading 2

• What are the symptoms of your disease? (symptoms = coughing, watery eyes, head ache, etc.)

• How does it affect people?

• What are the treatments for your disease?

• How is the disease inherited?

• What is the life expectancy for individuals that have the disease?

• (Include sources for the answers to your questions. Use the format on page 3.)

Heading 3

• Illustration or picture on the effects of your disease

• (Include sources for the answers to your questions. Use the format on page 3.)

Heading 4

• Name 3 interesting facts

• (Include sources for the answers to your questions. Use format on page 3)

Heading 5

• Summary – How would you explain this disease to an elementary student?

(Remember, when you explain it, they will need to understand it!)

Listed below are the genetic diseases you have to choose from.

|Colorblindness Huntington’s Disease Glaucoma Turner’s Syndrome |

|Spina Bifida Sickle Cell Anemia Schizophrenia Bipolar Disorder |

|Congenital Heart Defects Diabetes Down Syndrome Cystic Fibrosis |

|Autism Optic Atrophy Cooley’s Anemia |

|Hemophilia/Bleeding Disorders |

Citation Format Websites/Articles:

URL (websites address): ______________________________________

Title of the Site: _____________________________________________

Author (if listed): ____________________________________________

Report Format (do not include this in your final report)

Name of Genetic Disease

Last Name, First Name

Period

Heading 1 Title (underline and come up with a title)

Four to six sentences

URL (websites address): ______________________________________

Title of the Site: _____________________________________________

Author (if listed): ____________________________________________

Heading 2 Title (underline and come up with a title)

Four to six sentences

URL (websites address): ______________________________________

Title of the Site: _____________________________________________

Author (if listed): ____________________________________________

Heading 3 Title (underline and come up with a title)

Four to six sentences

URL (websites address): ______________________________________

Title of the Site: _____________________________________________

Author (if listed): ____________________________________________

Heading 4 Title (underline and come up with a title)

Three sentences

URL (websites address): ______________________________________

Title of the Site: _____________________________________________

Author (if listed): ____________________________________________

Heading 5 Title (underline and come up with a title)

Four to six sentences

URL (websites address): ______________________________________

Title of the Site: _____________________________________________

Author (if listed): ____________________________________________

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