Biology (Standard/Honors)
Required Materials:
- 3-Ring Binder (1 ½)/Notebook Paper
- Pencils/Pens/Highlighters
- Scissors
- Colored Pencils
- Glue Sticks
April 13, 2020 Biology Assignment
Genetic Disorder Project
In order to better understand DNA and Genetic diseases, you will do a genetic disease project. You will choose a disease that exists. Then you must choose one of the following options for this assignment.
OPTION 1
Research Paper: This paper will be a factual paper about the genetic disorder you have chosen.
· Layout: 3 pages minimum, double spaced, size 12 font, Typed or Written
· Topics to include in the body of your research paper:
PowerPoint Presentation: You may put together a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of 9 slides. The slides must include the following:
Two Pager: You may use to blank papers to illustrate your genetic disorder. Your two pager should include a relevant title, symbolic border around the both pages, fill the pages with pictures and lots of color. The following information should be included as well:
For us to stay connected, I have created Remind 101 for Biology text @mcarolwi to 81010. I will be providing you with assignment information and updates pertaining to the class. Thanks,
Ms. Wilson
Genetic Disorder Project
In order to better understand DNA and Genetic diseases, you will do a genetic disease project. You will choose a disease that exists. Then you must choose one of the following options for this assignment.
OPTION 1
Research Paper: This paper will be a factual paper about the genetic disorder you have chosen.
· Layout: 3 pages minimum, double spaced, size 12 font, Typed or Written
· Topics to include in the body of your research paper:
- history of disease (when was it discovered, etc.)
- Chromosome location (which chromosome this gene is on)
- Causes (mode of inheritance…from mom, dad or both)
- Symptoms of the disease
- current treatments
- life-expectancy
- how common it is
- who it affects (ethnically or sex)
- any other interesting facts
PowerPoint Presentation: You may put together a PowerPoint presentation with a minimum of 9 slides. The slides must include the following:
- history of disease (when was it discovered, etc.)
- Chromosome location (which chromosome this gene is on)
- Causes (mode of inheritance…from mom, dad or both)
- Symptoms of the disease
- current treatments
- life-expectancy
- how common it is
- who it affects (ethnically or sex)
- any other interesting facts
Two Pager: You may use to blank papers to illustrate your genetic disorder. Your two pager should include a relevant title, symbolic border around the both pages, fill the pages with pictures and lots of color. The following information should be included as well:
- history of disease (when was it discovered, etc.)
- Chromosome location (which chromosome this gene is on)
- Causes (mode of inheritance…from mom, dad or both)
- Symptoms of the disease
- current treatments
- life-expectancy
- how common it is
- who it affects (ethnically or sex)
- any other interesting facts
For us to stay connected, I have created Remind 101 for Biology text @mcarolwi to 81010. I will be providing you with assignment information and updates pertaining to the class. Thanks,
Ms. Wilson