Biology - HOT Science Lab

Student
Genetic Disorder: ___________________________________ Due Date: ________________
Procedures:
Information on your poster must be written in your own words and include the following:
1. The name of your disease. (Choose a genetic disorder from the next page.)
2. Phenotypic characteristic: How do you recognize someone with your disease
3. Describe the genetics of the disease. For example:
a. What chromosome pair is affected
b. Is it a result of translocation
c. Is it sex-linked
d. Does it skip a generation
4. What are the causes of your disease How does it occur Is it preventable How
5. What are the symptoms and complications of your disease
6. Is the disease fatal When What is the life expectancy of an individual with the
disorder
7. What are current treatments for the disease How effective are they
8. What questions are researchers currently attempting to answer
9. What are the social ramifications for those afflicted with the disease
10. What are the support groups that exist for this disease List at least one support
organization.
11. Bibliography must contain a minimum of four references, two of which must be from the
internet.
Information must be typed and glued to a poster board. Pictures, drawings and diagrams
increase your grade.
GRADING: The final grade will have a value of three grades and will be calculated based on the
following:
Poster Content (60 points)
Poster Presentation (40 points)
This form must be signed and turned in on the project due date.
I have read and understand the guidelines for the poster project assignment.
I understand that not turning in a poster will result in a zero grade. I also understand that
if I do not present, the maximum number of points I can receive is 60, which will result in
a D for the assignment. I also understand that the information on my poster board MUST
be in my own words and not copied directly from the source!
STUDENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: ______________________________________
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