Genetic Disorder Rubric - Oregon School District

SymptomsGenetic causeGENETIC DISORDER BROCHURE RUBRICEXCELLENT – 4 pts GOOD EFFORT – 3 pts SATISFACTORY – 2 pts MINIMAL – 1 ptAnswered completely including Answered completely but Answered minimally Mentionedtypical age of onsetdid not include age of onsetAnswered completely andincludes detailed information.Answered completely but ismissing some detailAnswered minimallyMentionedTesting Answered completely ----------------------------- Answered but wrong info --------------------------Chromosome,DNA and ProteinAnswered completely andincludes detailed informationAccurately described butmissing some detail.Described minimally.MentionedLifestyle,Treatments, andPrognosisAnswered completely in anempathetic tone. Includes tipsfor caregivers, quality of life,and life expectancyAnswered completely butnot in an empathetic tone ordetail missing and includedlife expectancy.Answered minimallyMentionedWriting/grammarNo grammatical mistakes.All new/unfamiliar words aredefined.1-2 grammatical mistakes.Some new/unfamiliar wordsare defined3-4 grammatical mistakes.New/unfamiliar words areundefinedMore than 5 grammaticalmistakes.New/unfamiliar words areundefined.Attractiveness,organization, andgraphicsExceptionally attractive andwell organized. Ideas arecreative. Karyotype orpedigree is included. Graphicsand text are balanced.Attractive format andorganized. Work is creative.Karyotype or pedigree isincluded. Graphics and textare somewhat balanced.Well organizedinformation. Graphics andtext are somewhatbalanced.Somewhat organized.Little creativity.Graphics and text are notbalanced.Plagiarism is rampant.SourcesListed 5 or more sourcesusing MLA formatListed 4 sources using MLAformatListed 3 sources usingMLA formatListed 2 sources and lacksMLA formatPresentation(2-3 minutes)Interesting and wellrehearsed.Knowledge of topic isexceptional.Within time limit (7-8 points)▪Interesting▪Fairly smooth delivery▪Within time limit ORexceptional knowledge buttoo short or too long(5-6 points)▪Delivery not smooth butkeeps audience interest▪Within time limit ORinteresting but too shortor too long(3-4 points)▪Delivery not smooth▪Too short or too long(0-2 points)Total = __________40 points possible Extra Credit Meeting: ________

POTENTIAL BROCHURE LAY OUT – LABEL ALL PICTURES AND SECTIONSTitlePicture (include a caption ofwhat we are looking at).Name and hourDefine: What is it? Whatdoes it mean to theindividual? What are thesymptoms? How common?Age of onset?Genetics: Is it a chromosomeor gene disorder? Explain. Isit dominant? Recessive? X-linked? What chromosome isit on? What gene is it on?How does this happen(trisomy, monosomy,deletion? What does thischange on the gene?Karyotype for chromosomedisorder.Punnett square or pedigreealong with picture ofchromosome and genelocation for gene disorder:Testing: How does someoneknow they have it? When canthis testing occur?Extra Credit: There is no official roughdraft that is due with this project.However, you may bring your brochurerough draft to me before or after school,2 nd hour in the Commons, or 3 rd or 10 thhours in Rm. 698. I will take a look at itwith you and give you feedback. Thisshould be very helpful in getting a goodgrade on this assignment and will beworth up to 5 extra points on thisassignment. (NOTE: Extra creditmeetings are available Thur. 12/8, Mon.12/12, Tue. 12/13 (after school only), andWed. 12/14).Cell Biology and DNA: IfChromosome disorder – whatcaused it? What happenedto the lead to thischromosome disorder?If Gene Disorders - Howdoes this affect DNA?What protein was affected?What does the proteinnormally do? How is the cellaffected?Lifestyle and Prognosis: Howwill this affect your way ofliving? What has to change?Tips for coping with thechanges? Do you need tohave a caregiver? How longwill you live? Are theretreatments available? Whatare they?Information above willdepend on type of disorder,if you are living withdisorder or if you are caringfor someone living with thisdisorder. Depends on youraudience.Sources: five or more inMLA formatSupport groups or where togo for more informationabout disorder?Presentation: Stay tuned!!!Qualtities of a Good Brochure:- Is able to balance providing detailedinformation with getting to the point- Uses a mix of pictures, paragraphs, andbullets- Is “fun” and easy to look at and read.To Create a Brochure in this format: Use MS Word and create threecolumns. Set “Page setup” to “Landscape”.