Name ______Due Date ______

Genetic Disorder Research Project

Pick a Genetic Disorder – Have your choice approved by the teacher. You will eventually create a PowerPoint for this research.

YOU MAY NOT BEGIN YOUR POWERPOINT UNTIL ALL YOUR RESEARCH IS COMPLETED AND CHECKED BY THE TEACHER

You may NOT use WIKIPEDIA

Make sure you are writing down the websites you are using to find your information. You will need them for the References slide. You must have at least 3 references

This project is TEST GRADE, which counts for 40% of the marking period grade

Genetic Disorder ______

SLIDE 1: Title Slide

  • Your Name
  • Period
  • Name of Disease

SLIDE 2: Introduction

  • Brief Description of the disorder ( a few sentences giving a brief description of the disorder – you might want to do this after you have completed your research)

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  • Is there more than one name for this disorder?

SLIDE 3: Genetic Information

Use the Genetics Home Reference website to answer these questions (

  • What Chromosome or Gene causes the disorder?
  • How is that chromosome or gene affected?
  • How does a person inherit the disorder? (is it dominant or recessive; do you get it from Mom, Dad or just randomly)
  • Who discovered it and what year was it discovered?
  • Reference:______

SLIDE 4 – Symptoms

  • What are the symptoms of this disorder?
  • What tests would a Doctor perform to see if a person has this disorder?
  • What health problems are associated with the disorder? (medical conditions that are a side effect/complications from having the disorder)
  • What social or emotional problems could be associated with the disorder (learning difficulties, trouble talking to people, anger issues etc.)
  • Reference: ______

SLIDE 5 – Statistics ( Look for a table or graph that can answer one or more of these questions to put in your powerpoint)

  • How many people are diagnosed with this disorder each year?
  • How many people in the world have this disorder?/Is there a place in the world where it is more common?
  • Who is affected more? Males or Females, Certain races or ethnic groups
  • Reference:______

SLIDE 6 – Life Span

  • How long will a person with this disorder live? (google name of your disorder + life expectancy or life span)
  • What is the main cause of death for people with this disorder?
  • How is their life affected with the disorder? (are there things/events etc they cannot do?, do they have a hard time socially?,etc)

Reference: ______

SLIDE 7 – Treatment

  • What are the treatments for the symptoms of this disorder?
  • What types of medicines are used to treat the symptoms of the disorder?
  • Does the person with the disorder need any special therapy, schooling to help them? Are there any social issues a person might face?
  • Does the person have any mobility needs? (do they need a wheelchair, do they need help to stand etc.)

Reference:______

SLIDE 8 – Conclusion

  • Create a summary of the important facts you discovered about the disorder – What are the 3 most important things you want people to remember about this disorder.

SLIDE 9 – References

  • List all the references that you used to find your information. You must have at least 3.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR POWERPOINT A TEACHER MUST CHECK YOUR RESEARCH