Genetic Disorders Extra Credit Project
Genetic Disorders Extra Credit Project
Possible 25 Points Added to Lowest Test Grade
Students will select a genetic disorder from the list provided to research and prepare a project to present required information. The project may be a PowerPoint slide show, a tri-fold brochure, or a poster. A fact worksheet must be completed and turned in with the finished project. All work must be in the student’s own words. Copying and pasting are not allowed. A list of references must be included with the project.
Genetic Disorders List
Cystic Fibrosis Phenylketonuria
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Prader-Willi Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome Sickle Cell Disease
Huntington’s Disease Tay-Sachs
Hemophilia Turner Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome Wilson Disease
Project Due Date: Friday, November 30th
Instructions
1. Select a disorder from the list above.
2. Start with the list of reputable Web sites below and complete the fact worksheet provided. Other references may be used. Foundations and other organizations devoted to working with a particular disorder are typically good sources of information. Google or other search engine may be used to find a site, but should not be listed as a reference.
3. Prepare a project to present the information in a creative way. Options include PowerPoint slide show, tri-fold brochure, or poster. Other options must be approved by the teacher prior to the due date.
4. Be sure to include a reference list. References may be listed with the title of the Organization and the Web address. Books need to include the title, author, and copyright date. A minimum of 4 sources must be used.
5. Follow any directions specific to the project chosen.
Suggested Sources for Reputable Information
Human Genome Project
National Human Genome Research Institute
New York Online Access to Health
National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health
Mayo Clinic - Diseases and Infections
Genetic and Rare Conditions Site
NORD National Organization for Rare Disorders
Grading
Facts Worksheet 5 points
Reference List 5 points
Finished Project:
Accuracy (facts, spelling, grammar) 5 points
Completeness (all topics addressed) 5 points
Creativity (Neat, colorful, attractive) 5 points
Total Possible 25 points
Genetic Disorder Fact Sheet
General information: What other names are there for this disorder? (Example: Down Syndrome is also Trisomy 21) How frequently does it occur? (Example: 1 in 350 births) Who is at risk? What population is affected? What is the life expectancy of individuals with this disorder? Can they have children as adults? Will those children be affected?
Symptoms: Does it affect muscle tone, appearance, mental ability, digestion, etc.?
Diagnosis: Are there prenatal tests for this disorder? Is there a screening test for newborns? Is it diagnosed later in life?
Inheritance: What is the cause and how is it inherited? Is it caused by a mutation? A nondisjuncture (extra chromosome)? Is it sex-linked, recessive, and/or dominant? What gene or chromosome is involved? (Examples: X, Y, 21)
Treatment: What kind of medical assistance will the affected child need? Will further assistance be needed, as the child grows older? Are there any treatments or cures? Medicines? Dietary restrictions? Behavioral treatment? Gene therapy?
Other interesting facts: Are there any famous people who have had this disorder? Any other interesting information?
Foundations or Support Groups:
Sources:
Specifics for Individual Projects
All of the categories of information on the fact sheet must be included for each project. There must be a minimum of 2 visuals (pictures, drawings, charts, etc.) related to the chosen condition. The information should be presented in an organized and appealing manner.
PowerPoint: There should be a minimum of 10 slides, but there should be no more than 35 words per slide to make reading easier. Bullets often tend to work better than complete sentences for PowerPoint. Be sure to include a title slide and a reference slide. Name and block should be included on the title slide.
Tri-fold brochure: Include information on each section and incorporate pictures as noted above. References and student name and block should go on the back center section.
Poster: This will require more creativity as all the information will be seen at once. Neatness is especially important. The different sections of information will need to be arranged in a creative way with the visuals to ensure that the poster is informative and interesting rather than busy and distracting. Name, block, and references should be placed on the back of the poster.
................
................
In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.
To fulfill the demand for quickly locating and searching documents.
It is intelligent file search solution for home and business.