It Must be Genetic

(Genetic Disorder Project)

Name of Genetic Disorder ______

Directions:

Write a 1-page newspaper or magazine article describing someone with a genetic disorder. You should keep the following things in mind.

1) Have a title to your article – be creative

2) Make sure to answer the following questions in your article

Ø  What are the signs/symptoms/defects of the disorder? What chromosome(s) is it found on?

Ø  How common is the disorder? (frequency among births or population)

Ø  Who does the disorder effect? (males vs. females, nationalities, races)

Ø  It is an autosomal or sex chromosome? Is it dominant or recessive?

Ø  What is the history of the disorder? (How it got its name, who discovered it and when)

Ø  What is the future of someone with the disorder? (treatment options)

Article Particulars

v  Your article should be typed and 1-page in length (no more, no less). Font size between 12-16. Margins 1” or less. Format like a newspaper or magazine article.

v  Use a highlighter to highlight the specifics to the questions listed above.

v  Pictures may be added but are not mandatory (should not take up a lot of room)

- make sure to add a caption (so people know what the picture is)

Name ______

Genetic Disorder ______

Grading Criteria for Genetic Disorder Project

Category (Possible Points) / Points Earned
Grading Sheet was Returned (5 Points)
- return this sheet with your project
Title (5 Points)
- Have a title to your article. Make it creative or catchy to grab someone’s attention.
Contains all the Needed Information (20 Points)
Symptoms/Signs/Defects / Prevalence/Frequency
Demographics / Inheritance Pattern
Dominant/Recessive / Autosomal/Sex Chromosome
Origin/History / Date of Discovery/Discoverer
Name/Alternate Names / Treatments
Article Particulars (10 Points)
- Font size - Format - Typed
- Page Length - Margins
Organization (10 Points)
- project was organized in such a way that it was easy to understand, follow, and get the information
Specifics Highlighted in Article (10 Points)
- highlight the specifics to the questions on the front of this sheet in your article
Spelling/Grammar/Punctuation (5 Points)
Presentation (15 Points)
Spoke clearly/loud enough and made eye contact 5 4 3 2 1
Presentation flowed and was easy to follow 5 4 3 2 1
Presenter new information about their disorder 5 4 3 2 1
Comments
Total Points Earned/Total Possible Points / /80