MODEL OF DNA

You will be required to construct a DNA model using materials of your choice. You have been shown models in class using day-to-day items that can easily be found at home, such as: cotton balls, popsicle sticks, pasta, nuts and bolts, fuzzy pom-poms, string, pipe cleaners, etc. This project DOES NOT have to break the bank, so to speak. Be creative and use the project guidelines below to help you. This is a TEST GRADE!

DUE DATE ______

REQUIREMENTS MUST SHOW:

  1. Deoxyribose molecule____/10PTS
  2. Phosphate molecule____/10PTS
  3. Four nitrogen bases____/20PTS
  4. Correct pairing of the bases____/10PTS
  5. Hydrogen bond____/10PTS
  6. Deoxyribose attached to bases____/10PTS
  7. One full turn of the double helix____/10PTS
  8. Must have a key____/20PTS

TOTAL____/100PTS

Blazing the Genetic Trail

Genetic Disorders Article Project

Name:______DUE DATE:______

Part 1:

Choose 3 genetic disorders to research. They can be any of your choosing. Find an article about EACH disorder and complete the following:

1)Write a paragraph summarizing the article.

2)Write a paragraph with your reaction to the article.

3)Write a paragraph explaining how this information will be used in the real world and/or how it will affect people.

Part 2:

Organize your paragraphs using the attached example/format. Please label your paragraphs and sections of your paper as we have on the example format sheet. This sheet can be found on our webpages to help you. Your paper should be clearly labeled, organized, and well-written (using complete sentences, proper grammar, punctuation, etc.).

1)Each paragraph should have at least 4-5 sentences.

2)All sources used for information should be cited (journal, magazines, websites, books, etc.)

3)A reference page MUST be included.

RUBRIC:

Article One:

Summary______/10

Reaction______/10

Real-World ______/10

Article Two:

Summary______/10

Reaction______/10

Real-World ______/10

Article Three:

Summary______/10

Reaction______/10

Real-World ______/10

Reference Page ______/10

TOTAL:______/100

EXAMPLE FORMAT

Name: Rebecca King

Date: 11/12/12

Class: 1st Period Science

Title

Article 1: (Title of Article)

Summary: (4-5 sentence paragraph)

Reaction to Article: (4-5 sentence paragraph)

Real World Connection: (4-5 sentence paragraph)

Article 2: (Title of Article)

Summary: (4-5 sentence paragraph)

Reaction to Article: (4-5 sentence paragraph)

Real World Connection (4-5 sentence paragraph)

Article 3: (Title of Article)

Summary: (4-5 sentence paragraph)

Reaction to Article: (4-5 sentence paragraph)

Real World Connection (4-5 sentence paragraph)

References (Reference Page)