Genetics Project

Information Packet

Introduction
You will be doing research regarding a topic in genetics. You will choose to research either a disorder or an advance in science. By the end of your research, you should become an expert about your chosen genetic topic. You will be required to create a presentation through Google Apps, photo story, or brochure about your disorder, which you will present to your class period. Additionally, experts will need to create a sign for the topic. The sign can be either a public service announcement or an advertisement in a magazine, We will be using 6 full class periods to do research and work on the project at school. This should be plenty of time to get the needed information and to work on your project. Be sure to use your time wisely! If you cannot finish putting your project together during this time, you will have to work on it outside of class. Required Research Information for the Project: Your project should include the information below. You will be given a separate research packet with these questions on it in order to guide you through the process. In your project, you will not just be answering these questions with a yes or a no. You need to thoroughly explain each one. This will enable you to have enough information for your final project. You may not be able to find answers to all of the questions below, but you should be able to address each section as thoroughly as possible. For Disorders I. Introduction a. Name of the disorder b. Any other names? If so, what are they? c. Give a BRIEF overview about this genetic topic. II. Symptoms of the Disorder a. Features or symptoms of the disorder? b. How long does it take for these symptoms to show? c. Is the disorder life threatening? d. Are some cases of this disorder more severe than others? e. It is the disorder found more commonly in certain groups of people? III. Treatment For Genetic Advance: Introduction a. Name of technology/ treatment/ advance b. New/ old? What year was this developed? c. Give a BRIEF overview about this genetic topic. II. Importance a. Why is this useful? b. How is this utilized in society? c. Examples of cases d. Are some cases that are more severe than others? If so, what type of treatment? III. Testing a. What type of testing is needed? b. Who are the subjects? c. How long do results take?

a. Can the symptoms or results of the disorder be helped/treated? b. Is there a cure for the disorder? IV. Detection/ Diagnosis a. Can the disorder be detected Prenatally? b. How is the disorder detected after birth? c. Is there any way to detect a carrier of the disorder? V. Interesting Facts a. Find at least two other interesting facts about your disorder. VI. Works Cited (Bibliography) a. Somewhere on your project (generally the end), you must include a list of the websites or other materials that you used for your research. b. NO WIKIPEDIA as a resource! It is not reliable and you will lose points on your project if you use it! c. AT LEAST THREE resources for your project.

d. What are the results called? IV. Results a. What are the benefits of this type of scientific research? b. What are the cons of this type of research? c. Give examples for each V. Interesting Facts a. Find at least two other interesting facts about your disorder. VI. Works Cited (Bibliography) a. Somewhere on your project (generally the end), you must include a list of the websites or other materials that you used for your research. b. NO WIKIPEDIA as a resource! It is not reliable and you will lose points on your project if you use it! c. AT LEAST THREE resources for your project.

**Remember you must use your own words on your project. Do not copy pieces of a website or article into your text and claim that the authors words are yours. This is part of MY rules as well as being included in your student handbook. This is PLAGIARISM, and you will lose MAJOR points on your project if you plagiarize.** Other Project Requirements: Part of your grade for this project will come from creativity and neatness of the presentation and sign you make. Make your project eye-catching and easy to read (text should be large enough to see), but not DISTRACTING. To assist you, use lots of visuals and pictures in your project (you are required to have at least FOUR on the presentation and ONE for the sign)! I will deduct 2 points for each spelling or grammar error that I see (with a maximum loss of 6 points), so be sure to proofread carefully. If you work with a partner on this project, you will be required to fill out a Peer Evaluation concerning your partners performance while putting the project together.

If you work with a partner, split up the work equally, but be sure that you agree with your partner's portion of the work. You are both responsible for the final product as well as the presentation. I will monitor your progress while working on computers each day. You will receive two points every day for staying on task. If you are off task and not working on the project, I will deduct points. These 12 points will be added onto your final project grade. Make sure your presentation is no longer than five minutes. During your presentation, be prepared for your classmates (or me) to ask questions! Remember, you should be an expert on your disorder, so show us that you are!

In-Class Research Dates

The following dates will be dedicated to working on your project in class. If you finish your project early, come prepared with something else to do during class! March 4 (this will be more of an introduction day), March 5, March 6, March 7, March 8 and March 11, March 12 Good Places to Begin Online Research: http://www.medlineplus.gov http://www.mayoclinic.com/ http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/units/disorders/whataregd/ http://www.yourgenesyourhealth.org/ http://www.genome.gov/10001204 http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/chsd99gvrl (ID: library) Saving Your Project Find your choice below to determine how you will be saving each day:

Presentation
Google Presentation

When to share

How to turn in

Label as
Period #_Last names_ GeneticsProject

Share right away On Google Drive (with your partner and -Print all slides prior kgemmell@ccsd66.or to presentation g) Save to your personal drive each day -When DONE turn in to Gemmell Turn in in the H Drive -Print all slides prior to presentation

Photostory

Period #_Last names_ GeneticsProject

Brochure

Save to your personal drive each day

-When DONE turn in to Gemmell Turn in in the H Drive -Print all slides prior to presentation

Period #_Last names_ GeneticsProject

Signs or Public Service Announcement

Comic Life Publisher Google App

What to use

How to turn in

Print up the sign when you are through, making SURE you have your name and period on there.

Presentation Dates
You will need to choose a presentation date on the sign-up sheet. Four or five students will be able to do their presentations each day. If you fail to have your presentation ready on your assigned day, you will lose 10 points for every day that you are late.

Wednesday, March 13th Thursday, March 14th Friday, March 15th

Final Thoughts
Your grade will be determined by the rubric on the next page. Refer to it often while working on your project to ensure that you receive the grade that you would like. This project is worth as much as a test grade, so do your best!

Name _______________________________ Disorder/ Advance: ____________________________

Grading Catagories Research Section/ Presentation

Graded Components
Completely addresses the following: Introduction (3 pts) _______ Symptoms (3 pts) _______ Treatment (3 pts) _______ Detection (3 pts) _______ Interesting facts (3 pts) _______ Works Cited (with at least 3 sources) (3 pts) _______ Turns in completed Research Packet (5 pts) _______

Your points _____/ 23

Format ( 2 points each)

Project is easy to read _______ Uses appropriate word choice for a 7th grader _______ Good use of relevant images/pictures (at least 4) _______

____/6

Research and Sign

Includes at least 2 interesting facts _______ Includes either a way to prevent or to treat the disorder _______ Includes at least 1 picture__________

_____/6

Neatness and Creativity

Neatness _______ Eye-catching and attractive (colors, text, etc.) _______

_____/4 ____/6 ____/5 _____/10 ____/10

Spelling and Grammar Error 1 _______ Error 2 _______Error 3 _______ Peer Evaluation Computer Work Class Presentation
Based on your partner evaluation Based on being on-task during research days (computer time) Loud and clear speaking voice _______ Good eye contact _______ Preparation is evident _______ You are knowledgeable about your topic _______ Listens to other presentations _______

Total

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