What's the Problem?

Mrs. Sennet
7th Grade Science
Winter 2004

 

During class we have been discussing genes and how they determine your traits. This project will give you the opportunity to research a genetic disorder and you will be able to apply what you have learned. You will also use print and non-print resources (see chart).

Your task is to create a cube of information. A cube has six (6) sides. For this project you will design a cube with six (6) categories of information on a genetic disorder that you select. Each side will be labeled with the title of information that should be on that side.

WEBSITES

National Institute of Health NOAH Health
Your Genes...Your Health Yahoo - Genetic Disorders
Medline Health, Conditions
GAPS Index Librarians Index

CUBE INFORMATION

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

SIDE 1: Name of the disorder and where did the name originate?

Also, you will need to be able to accurately pronounce the name of the genetic disease you are researching.

SIDE 2: How many people suffer from the disease?

This side should have a statistic. For example, 1 in 100 or 1% of the population. You must also be able to explain WHO represents the populations in the statistic(s) you cited.

SIDE 3: Symptoms of the Disorder

Include physical malfunctions and developmental problems. (examples: mental retardation, learning disabilities, etc)

SIDE 4: What medical treatment options are available to an individual with this condition?

What are the medicines or other types of treatments available for this disorder? Treatments could cure the disorder or reduce symptoms.

SIDE 5: What is the genetic alteration that causes the disorder?

For example: a change in the number of chromosomes and deletion or duplication of the entire or part of a chromosome.

SIDE 6: Bibliography

You need to use the correct format for all the resources that you used. You should have a minimum of three(3) sources. At least one (1) resource should be a book.

ORGANIZATION:

Your project should be organized. All sides on the cube should be numbered and titled. The information and GRAPHICS on each side should be appropriately placed on that side.

NEATNESS/SPELLING/GRAMMAR

Everything on the cube should be secured with tape or glue. PROOFREAD the cube for NO spelling/grammar errors.

graphics from http://www.bogu.pisem.net/belive/dna.gif