Human Genetic Disorder Project
 

 

 

Genetic Disorders Project
Directions: You will create an informational Power Point to for your classmates explaining a Genetic Disorder.

Research Requirements:
1. You must use at least 2 Book Sources to find factual information
2. You must use at least 3 of the websites provided on the Genetic Disorder Website, but no more than 5, to find factual information. http://poster.4teachers.org/worksheet/view.php?id=140311&page=1
3. You must answer the following 7 questions before you can begin creating your Power Point.
-What is the disease or disorder in question?
-What are the causes of the disease or disorder?
- What are the symptoms of having this disease or disorder?
-What are the treatments or preventions of the disease or disorder?
-How is it passed from one person or generation to another?
-How is it detected or diagnosed?
-Are there any benefits to the disease or disorder? What are they?
4. You must create a bibliography for all your resources- text or web based. List all
sources used: books, images, and web sites.


Power Point Requirements:
• 5-15 slides
• All 7 answers must be used in your power point
• Information must be typed in your own words. Not cut & pasted from a web site.
• Must have 2-5 images that explain or illustrate your genetic disorder (images must be cited and included on your bibliography page)

Genetic Disorders To Choose From
Cystic Fibrosis
Sickle Cell Anemia
Down Syndrome
Hemophilia
*Prior Teacher Approval for other Disorders

Grading Rubric

______=Correct # of slides (20 pts)
______=Used correct # of graphs & images (15 pts)
______=Answered all 7 research questions (5pts per question = 35 pts)
______=Created a correct bibliography (15pts)
______=Information was useful, factual, and in your own words. (15pts)
______= Total


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