Genetic Disorder Research Page (Fiona Steelman-Allen)

The Plan

Monday, 10-19: Choose partners, decide on project topic, go over rubric and expectations, feedback from the last presentations

Tuesday 10-20 and Wednesday 10-21: Computer Lab conducting research online

Thursday 10-22: Genetics Activity in the classroom

Friday 10-23: Silent Reading and Study Hall (time to work in groups if needed)

Monday 10-26 to Wednesday 10-28: Computer Lab creating product (continuing research if needed)

Thursday 10-29: Silent Reading

Friday 10-30: No School

Presentations begin on Monday 11-2!

Project Rubric
Research		Product		Presentation
Using the research sheet provided, write down information you gather during your time in the computer lab. You are required to gather information from at least 4 different sources. 4 points are given for each source up to 4. 4 points are given for turning in the research guide at the conclusion of your presentation. Remember you may also turn this in to the hand-in folder if you choose to type it instead of hand writing it.		Information (see specifics on back)	9 points	The following categories represent some of the current strengths and weaknesses of our class. Some will be easy for you to master while others will be challenging. Be prepared to be graded on the following...
		Readable and aesthetically pleasing	3 points	Clear, understandable voice	5 points
		No paragraphs	3 points	Looking at the audience, eye contact	5 points
		Source page (works cited)	2 points	At least 2 minutes long	5 points
		3 relevant pictures or graphics	3 points	Referencing to the product during the presentation	5 points
Total	20 points	Total	20 points	Total	20 points

Your total points are out of 60 (20 from each section).

Information to include:

· Your single gene genetic disorder

· Pathophysiology

· What type of single gene disorder it is (autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, sex-linked)

· Basic genetic information (ex: How is it passed on from generation to generation?)

· How is it diagnosed?

· What are the symptoms?

· How common or prevalent is it?

· What are some treatments?

A genetic disorder is an illness caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes. A single gene disorder is the result of a single mutated gene.

Possible single gene genetic disorders to research:

· Familial hypercholesterolemia

· Polycystic kidney disease

· Huntington disease

· Hereditary spherocytosis

· Marfan syndrome

· Sickle cell anemia

· Cystic fibrosis

· Tay-sachs disease

· Phenylketonuria

· Mucopolysaccharidoses

· Galactosemia

· Duchenne muscular dystrophy

· Hemophilia

You may complete your project on a genetic disorder not listed above. Be careful to make sure that it is a single gene disorder!!!

Some website to start your research:

Enrichment Research Guide.docx - on Oct 16, 2009 3:22 PM by Fiona Steelman-Allen (version 1)
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Project Rubric.docx - on Oct 16, 2009 3:22 PM by Fiona Steelman-Allen (version 1)
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