Genetics Project – Genetics Conditions and
Issues
The Genetics
Project is your chance to learn about some condition or issue related to
genetics. Most often the topic is something that you or someone in your family
has experienced. It could also be something you want to know about.
In the past
students have done projects on:
- Diabetes
- Tourettes
- Cancer
- Twins – Nature vs. Nurture
- Is there a sports gene?
- Designer babies
- Genetic engineering
- ADHD
The project may be
done in any format approved by your teacher. Formats include: Word document,
Power Point Presentation, Google Documents or Presentations, handwritten paper,
3-fold poster board.
The Media Center
has put together resources to help you find information. Contact them for help.
Whatever format
you choose, it should include information on;
·
Why
this topic interests you.
·
Describe
the condition or issue. What are the symptoms?
·
Is it
inherited? Has a gene been identified?
·
Are
there environmental factors that start or influence the condition?
·
How is
the condition prevented or treated? This is where you discuss if a person with
the gene for the condition can do anything to prevent or reduce the impact of
the condition.
·
What
will happen in the future? Is there any thought that genetic engineering will
be used to treat the condition?
·
State
your opinion about how much the condition is due to genetics.
General
Guidelines
·
Use 2
outside sources and cite your sources.
o
Use
credible sources for your information.
§
Here’s
the link for the Media Center sources https://sites.google.com/
o
If you
use sources not listed with the Media Center, focus on websites that are a .edu
or.org. Check to be sure the author is trustworthy and the information is
valid.
o
The
Media Center has citation forms
·
Writing
conventions and grammar will be graded.
·
Do not
Copy and Paste! No credit will be given for copied work. I want your ideas and
your words.
·
Due:
Monday, January 27
