Genetic Research PowerPoint



NAME_________________________________ DUE DATE: January 5th

Genetic Disorder Research Project

100 Points

GENETIC DISORDER __________________________________ APPROVED__________

• Keep these papers until you have completed your research project. This is a three part process consisting of Step 1-Research, Step 2-Make the PowerPoint, and Step 3-Presentation.

• You must have all of your research completed before you begin your PowerPoint.

• You must use at least two printed references (not your text book) which are not from the internet. You must use at least three references from the internet. Keep track of all of your references. You will be given the correct format to use to list your references.

• YOU MAY NOT USE WIKIPEDIA!

• We will be doing research in the Library Dec. 2, 4, 8. You will need to spend some time doing research on your own. We will be working in the computer lab Dec. 11 and 18. You will not be able to begin your PowerPoint until you have shown that you are finished with your research.

• Presentations will begin Jan. 5th. You must be ready to present when called on.

• You must have notes written on note cards or paper to use during the presentation which will be handed in after the presentation. The presentation should be practiced. You should know how to pronounce all words in the presentation.

GENTIC RESEARCH PROJECT – GUIDE

Be sure to record every resource you use.

• For books, be sure to record the title, author, publisher, and copyright date.

• For websites, be sure to record the entire web address. If you find an article on a website, you must also record the title, author, name of magazine or periodical, volume number, and date published.

Introduction

• Is there more than one name for this disorder? (common name and scientific name)

• Is the disorder common or rare?

Symptoms

• What are the symptoms of the disorder?

• Are the symptoms obvious or hidden?

• Are the symptoms mild or severe?

Statistics (Look for a table or graph which can illustrate the answers to one or more of these questions.)

• What chromosome is this disorder linked to?

• Is the disorder a sex-linked disorder?

• Is the disorder because of an extra or a missing chromosome or other mutation?

• Is the disorder from homozygous recessive alleles?

• How many people are born with the disorder?

Life Span

• What is the life span of people with this disorder?

• Can the life span be lengthened with treatment? If so, for how long?

Treatment

• Can the disorder be treated?

• If the disorder can be treated, what type of treatment is used and for which symptoms?

• Does the treatment prolong life?

• If the treatments do not prolong life, how do they make the person more comfortable or lead a more normal life?

Once you have found the answers to these questions, and can show me that you have, you may begin your PowerPoint.

POWERPOINT – Creative Choices

Font Choices – Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial, or the font which is already part or your background design choice.

Font Colors – You may change font colors but be sure that the font colors you pick can be easily seen against the background.

Background - You must choose one background design for your entire presentation. Do not use a plain white background.

Animation – Do not use more than three different types of animation. You do not have to use animation.

Pictures - You must have at least one picture somewhere on the title or introduction slide. You may not have any more than 6 pictures in total.

Graph or Table – You must include either a graph or a table with one of the statistics slides.

Genetic Research PowerPoint Instructions

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|Name of disorder |

|Your Name |

|Your class period |

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Slide 1 - Title Page:

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|TOPICS |

|Introduction |

|Symptoms |

|Statistics |

|Life Span |

|Treatments |

Slide 2 – Topics you will be talking about:

• You must present these topics and in this

order.

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|INTRODUCTION |

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|(Put an introduction to the |

|disorder and general genetic |

|information about it here.) |

Next Slide/s – Introduction:

• Maximum – 3 slides

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|SYMPTOMS |

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|(List all the symptoms here.) |

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Next Slide – Symptoms:

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|STATISTICS |

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|(List statistics here.) |

Next Slide/s – Statistics:

• You must include at least one table or graph

on one of your statistics slides.

• Maximum – 3 slides

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|LIFE SPAN |

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|(Put life span information |

|here) |

Next Slide/s – Life Span:

• If the person with this genetic disorder

has a normal life span, this slide will be short.

• If the person does not have a normal life span,

explain what happens to shorten their life.

• Maximum – 2 slides

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|TREATMENT |

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|(Put treatment information here.)|

Next Slide/s – Treatment:

• Treatment for the disorder should include what

is done to help the person be comfortable or to

lead a normal or more normal life.

• If there is no treatment available, then this will

be a short slide.

• Maximum – 2 slides

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Second to Last Slide – Conclusion:

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|CONCLUSION |

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|(Conclude with a brief review of |

|the most important points of the |

|presentation.) |

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Last Slide – References:

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|REFERENCES |

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|(List all references in the |

|correct format.) |

Grading Rubric

10 POINTS 8 POINTS 7 POINTS 5 POINTS 0 POINTS

|Title slide clearly and |Title slide correctly |Title slide is complete |Title slide has missing |No title slide at all. |

|correctly contains all |contains all requirements|but contains mistakes. |items and mistakes. | |

|requirements. |but is difficult to read.| | | |

|Topic slide clearly and |Topic slide correctly |Topic slide is complete |Topic slide has missing |No topic slide at all. |

|correctly contains all |contains all requirements|but contains mistakes. |items and mistakes. | |

|requirements. |but is difficult to read.| | | |

|Great introduction. |Introduction is to the |Weak introduction. Unsure|Introduction is |No introduction slide at |

|Interesting. I want to |point, but is not really |of the topic. |incomplete. |all. |

|know more. |interesting. | | | |

|Symptom slide clearly and|Symptom slide clearly |Symptom slide includes |Symptom slide includes |No symptom slide at all. |

|correctly lists all the |lists only some of the |some misinformation about|incorrect information | |

|symptoms of the disorder.|symptoms for the |symptoms for the |about all the symptoms. | |

| |disorder. |disorder. | | |

|Statistic slides have |Statistic slides have |Statistic slides have |Statistic slides have |No statistic slides at |

|complete information, are|incomplete information, |complete information, are|incomplete information, |all. |

|clearly written, contain |are clearly written, |clearly written, no graph|are clearly written, no | |

|a graph or table. |contain a graph or table.|or table. |graph or table. | |

|Life span slides have |Life span slides have |Life span slides have |Life span slides have |No life span slides at |

|complete information, and|incomplete information, |incomplete information, |misinformation, and are |all. |

|are clearly written. |and are clearly written. |and are not clearly |not clearly written. | |

| | |written. | | |

|Treatment slides have |Treatment slides have |Treatment slides have |Treatment slides have |No treatment slides at |

|complete information, and|incomplete information, |incomplete information, |misinformation, and are |all. |

|are clearly written. |and are clearly written. |and are not clearly |not clearly written. | |

| | |written. | | |

|Great Conclusion. |Conclusion is to the |Weak conclusion. Limited|Weak conclusion. No |No conclusion slide at |

|Interesting. It was a |point, but is not really |summation. |summation. |all. |

|good summation of the |interesting. | | | |

|presentation. | | | | |

|Reference slide includes |Reference slide includes |Reference slide includes |Reference slide includes |No reference slide at |

|more than the required |the required number of |the required number of |less than the required |all. |

|references, in the |references in the correct|references in the |number of references in | |

|correct formats. |formats. |incorrect formats. |any format. | |

|Presentation was |Presentation was somewhat|Presentation was not |Presentation was not |Intentionally left blank.|

|practiced, not read off |practiced, not read off |practiced but did not |practiced. Read off of | |

|of slides or notes, |of slides or notes, |read off of slides or |slides or notes. | |

|handles questions well. |handles questions well. |notes. | | |

TOTALS ______ ______ ______ ______ _____

Deduct 5 points for lack of notes. -_____ Deduct 2 point for each extra slide. - _____

GRAND TOTAL_____________

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