Transcript Genetic Disorders

GENETIC DISORDERS
J ACQUELINE P ARENTE
INTRODUCTION
There are thousands of genetic
disorders that affect humans. Each
genetic disorder has a different affect
on a person's quality of life. Genetic
disorders are inherited and in some
cases a parent can pass the disease to
their children without knowing it
because the parent has a recessive
allele for the trait. We have learned
that genetic disease are caused by
mutations in the formation of genes on
the chromosomes. How do these
disease affect the quality of a person's
life? Are the diseases curable? Let's
do some research to find out!
This WebQuest is designed to expand student knowledge of genetic disorders. Students will make
connection to the real world by studying the impact genetic disorders have on people.
TASK
RESEARCH &
BROCHURE
You and your partner will
research your chosen
genetic disorder. Your
group will create one
brochure providing facts
about that disease
using internet resources.
The brochure will include
the causes and the
symptoms of the disease,
the population it
affects, and how the
disease affects the quality
of life.
PROCESS (RESEARCH)
 Define and explain the term “genetic disorder”
 Chose a genetic disorder from the list below:
Hemophilia
Alzheimer’s Disease Sickle Cell
Huntington’s Disease Down Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
 Who is at risk of getting the disease? Is it a particular gender or
ethnic group?
 What are the symptoms of the disease?
 What area of the body is affected by the disease?
 Is the disease treatable?
 How does the quality of life change over time? Does the person
who inherits the disorder need to change his/her lifestyle?
 If you have the disease, what are the chances of your offspring
inheriting the disease if you married someone with the trait? Should
they seek medical advice before they decided to have children?
PROCESS (BROCHURE)
Once your research is complete, use the following
website to help you create your brochure
http://www.mybrochuremaker.com/
Organize your research into an attractive and
approachable brochure
Be sure to include citations
Use pictures in your brochure
Be sure to define new vocabulary throughout the
brochure, your purpose is to teach your audience
about this disease!!!
Use the Rubric to check off all necessary parts
Category
4 – Excellent
3 – Good
2 – Needs
Improvement
1 – Poor
Appearance &
Organization
The brochure has
exceptionally attractive
formatting and wellorganized information.
The brochure has
attractive formatting
and well-organized
information.
The brochure has wellorganized information.
The brochure's
formatting and
organization of material
are confusing to the
reader.
Content & Accuracy
The brochure has all of
the required information
(see checklist) and some
additional information.
The brochure has all of
the required information
(see checklist).
The brochure has most
of the required
information (see
checklist).
The brochure has little of
the required information
(see checklist).
Grammar & Spelling
All of the writing is done
in complete sentences.
Capitalization and
punctuation are correct
throughout the
brochure.
Most of the writing is
done in complete
sentences. Most of the
capitalization and
punctuation are correct
throughout the
brochure.
Some of the writing is
done in complete
sentences. Some of the
capitalization and
punctuation are correct
throughout the
brochure.
Most of the writing is not
done in complete
sentences. Most of the
capitalization and
punctuation are not
correct throughout the
brochure.
Pictures
The graphics go well
with the text and there is
a good mix of text and
graphics.
The graphics go well
with the text, but there
are so many that they
distract from the text.
The graphics go well
with the text, but there
are too few.
The graphics do not go
with the accompanying
text or appear to be
randomly chosen.
Sources & Citations
There are many citations
from a variety of sources
accurately listed on the
brochure
There are some citations
from a variety of sources
accurately listed on the
brochure
There are a few citations
accurately listed on the
brochure.
Incomplete citations are
listed on the brochure
EVALUATION (RUBRIC)
USE CHECKLIST FROM PROCESS SECTION
CONCLUSION
You did it! You completed your research and
published your brochure!
We have learned that there are a number of
genetic disorders that can affect the human population
which can vary in severity, characteristics and
treatments.
You have also learned that some people
with genetic diseases can live completely normal
lives. Other diseases affect not only the individual who
inherited the disease but also the families.
Now that you are more informed about these
genetic diseases, would you want to know if you were a
TEACHER PAGE
• Genetic disorders can be assigned for specific
groups or groups could be chosen by the students
• Groups should be between 2 and 4 people.
• Each group should have a different topic in order to
minimize overlap.
• More disorders can be added to the list, or students
can research and choose unlisted disorders with
teacher approval.
• Presentation of brochures could be included if there
is class time.
• Students could discuss or debate the pros and cons
of knowing their genetic information if there is class
time