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Human Genetics Webquest

Introduction

There are thousands of genetic disorders that affect humans, some of which can

have profound effects on a person's quality of life. Genetic disorders are passed fromparents to offspring in the genetic code, and in some cases, a person may be a

carrier for a disease and pass it to their children without knowing. Because geneticdiseases are usually caused by errors or mutations in the genetic code, it is

extremely difficult to cure the condition, and in most cases, doctors can only treatthe symptoms. In this webquest, you will explore a genetic disease and present a

short presentation to the class about the disease you researched.

Task

Step 1: Pick a partner. Or, you can work alone

Step 2: You will randomly pick a disease from the following list:

Some examples of genetic diseases are:

Sickle-Cell Disease

Hemophiliaalbinism

PhenylketonuriaCystic Fibrosis

Tay Sachs Diseasecolorblindness

Adrenoleukodystrophy (Lorenzo's Oil)

Herditary DeafnessCoffin-Lowry SyndromeAchondroplasia (dwarfism)

Fragile X SyndromeHuntington's Disease

Marfan Syndrome (Alton Giant)Trisomy 13 (Edward's Syndrome)

Phenylketonuria (PKU)Rett Syndrome

Klinefelter SyndromeTurner Syndrome

Rett Syndrome

Progeria (premature aging)Xeroderma pigmentosum

Gaucher DiseasePrader-Willi Syndrome

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

*Down Syndrome not listed because we go over that inclass

Links

Genetic and Rare Conditions Sitehttp://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/

Genetic Information and Patient Services

http://www.icomm.ca/geneinfo/

Ask NOAH about Genetic Disorders

http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/genetic_diseases/genetic
http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/http://www.icomm.ca/geneinfo/http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/genetic_diseases/geneticdis.htmlhttp://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/genetic_diseases/geneticdis.htmlhttp://www.icomm.ca/geneinfo/http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/genetic_diseases/geneticdis.htmlhttp://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/genetic_diseases/geneticdis.htmlhttp://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/


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Step 3: Research your disorder

Your presentation to the class will need to provide an overview of the disease,

addressing what causes it, what the effects and symptoms are, and how likely it is topass the disease on to the next generation. Use the following questions to guide you

in your research:

Medical

1. How does a person inherit it? Is it dominant or recessive?2. What are the possible genotypes of the parents? If the disease is a chromosomal

abnormality, describe the abnormality.3. How prevalent is the disease in the population (include statistics)?

4. What are the chances of a person with this disease passing the disease to theiroffspring (include possible scenarios)?

5. How is the disease diagnosed?6. What are the physical symptoms of the disease?

7. What is the life expectancy of someone with the disease?8. How can the disease be treated?

Personal

1. What is everyday life like? What is the quality of life?2. What limitations does the person have?

3. What are some organizations that can help a family cope with a child's disorder

(web links)4. How possible is it that a cure will be found?

You can use a search engine to find information about your disease (google, lycos,yahoo) or explore the links in the genetic disorders pages.

Step 4: Prepare Your Presentation

You will compile your information and present it as a POWERPOINT presentation.

Powerpoint can be accessed from the school's webserver. Your teacher will explainthe basics of powerpoint.

It is recommended that you organize your presentation into sections (or slides). Thepurpose of the presentation is to inform the class about the disease.

Step 5: Presentation

At this point, you will present your findings to the class. If you are working as a

group, you will need to divide portions of the presentation among members so thatevery person has a chance to speak.


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At the end of the presentation, you will allow the audience to ask questions. Yourteacher will ask you at least one question to elaborate on regarding your topic.

Genetic Disorder PowerPointAssessment Rubric

Ideas & Content _____/15Part A:

History & background

Causes & symptoms

Identification & diagnosis

Prognosis

Regions

Treatments, cures, recent discoveriesPart B:

Detailed explanation of disorderPart C:

Information & support

Presentation Aesthetics and Organization: _____/10

Information presented in logical andunderstandable order

Several photos included

Slide layout and design is visually effective

Presentation Skills: _____/5

Information is engaging, interesting,and relevant

Voice rate, tone, inflection, etc.

Eye contact and gestures are appropriate

Works Cited & Conventions: _____/5

MLA format followed

Slides are appropriately edited

Total: _____/35

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