Down Syndrome / Monique / Tues, Nov. 10
Klinefelter’s Syndrome / Alexis / Tues, Nov. 10
Jacob’s Syndrome / Jaja / Tues, Nov. 10
Triple X / Kali / Tues, Nov. 10
Turner’s Syndrome / Jonathan / Tues, Nov. 10
Albinism / David / Tues, Nov. 17
Hemophelia / Zachary / Tues, Nov. 17
Male Pattern Baldness / Brandy / Tues, Nov. 17
Polydactyly / Kianne / Fri. Nov. 20
Cystic fibrosis / Shadiyya / Fri. Nov. 20
Tay-Sachs / Jalen / Fri. Nov. 20
Sickle cell anemia / Eryca / Fri. Nov. 20
Huntington’s chorea / Taylor / Fri. Nov. 20
Extra Credit(you need to submit only the research page; one only/student)
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Cri-du-chat
Edwards Syndrome
Patau Syndrome
Prader Willi
AP BIOLOGY Genetic Disorder Project (20 points)
AP BIOLOGY Genetic Disorder Project (20 points)
Objective: To research a particular disorder and present your findings to the class.
Resources:
1. Look through the posted PowerPoints on this website and find your disorder. https://sites.google.com/site/apbiologypowerpointrs/unit-4-heredity
*This is the actual PowerPoint that you will use to present your disorder.
2. Graphics & Creativity: Do additional research to present interesting facts, pictures, movie clips-a short (1-2 min.) movie clip may be added to your presentation…BE CREATIVE!
3. Prepare a 2-4 minute presentation!!! Practice makes perfect!
*Make sure to include one question at the end to ask students about your presentation.
4. E-mail me the night before your presentation with an outline of what you will be covering
EXAMPLE:
1. Introduce Edward’s Syndrome
2. Play PowerPoint slide and discuss
3. Show video clip: www.youtoube.edwards.syndrome.com
4. Question: Which population or group of people does this disorder affect most? Why?
Genetics Disorder Research PageName of Disorder
Inheritance
Characteristics & Symptoms
Testing
Treatment
AP BIOLOGY Genetic Disorder Presentation
Ms. Stankovic
Student Name: ______
CATEGORY / 5Advanced / 4Proficient / 3PartlyProficient / 2NoviceContent - Accuracy / All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors. / Most of the content is accurate but there is one piece of information that might be inaccurate. / The content is generally accurate, but one piece of information is clearly flawed or inaccurate. / Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.
Originality / Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way. / Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way. / Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards. / Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.
Use of Creativity / Utilizes pictures, graphics and creativity to support the theme/content of the presentation. / A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation. / All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation; few graphics. / Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation; few graphics.
Presentation / Well rehearsed (relaxed, eye-contact, etc). Verbally adding more to power point and explaining slides (text) in detail. Presentation length ~ 4 minutes. Presenting information in an orderly fashion. Involved classmates by posing thought-provoking questions. / Some practice. Adding some additional information. Presentation more than 5 minutes or less than 3 minutes. Present information in an orderly fashion. Involved classmates by posing thought-provoking questions. / Some practice. Expand on concepts. Information not presented in an orderly fashion. Presentation 2 minutes. Involved classmates by posing questions. / No rehearsal evident. Just reads slides to audience. Presentation less than 2 minutes. Failed to involve classmates.
TOTAL: ______/ 20 PTS.
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