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toc =Welcome to the C and D Block Genetic Disorder Research Project Wiki Site=

Objectives:

 * Students will research information about a genetic disorder. Students will share what they have learned about this disorder on this wiki Website.
 * Students will develop discussion questions that classmates will respond to to show they have learned about each disorder.
 * Students will respond to each other's discussion pages to show that they have read and understand what they have learned about each disorder.

Dates to Remember:
12/17: Introduction to project and initial research, get into groups, choose genetic disorder 1/5 Further information about project 1/6: Introduction to information literacy skills 1/7 Library information and computer lab research, begin wiki page if ready 1/8 Working on wikis and discussion questions 1/9 Working on wikis and discussion questions 1/12 Explore other wiki pages and respond to discussion questions.

Wiki Requirements:

 * **Name and Description of Disorder:** What is the pattern of inheritance? What causes the disorder (ex. chromosome number, mistake in one gene)?What are the typical symptoms? How is the disease diagnosed? What is the history of the disorder? Is there evolutionary history? Does it show up in one group of people more than others? Is there any advantage to this condition? How common is the disease in the U.S. (1/500 babies born)?
 * **Effects:** What are the effects of having the disorder (what is wrong with the gene)? How does it change the person’s life? Does the home have to be modified? Can the person go to regular school? Live independently as an adult? Have children?
 * **Treatment/Prognosis:** How is the disorder treated? Is it curable, manageable, or does it cause premature death? What information has been discovered? Are there new treatments/cures on the horizon?
 * **Punnett Square:** sample problems showing inheritance, proper identification of alleles
 * **References:** Where did you get your information? This must include a minimum of 3 websites. **You may not use Wikipedia.com.** All sites need to be cited in proper format.
 * **4 Scavenger Hunt Questions:** Create questions about your page similar to that for test review and email to your teacher on January 9, 2009.
 * **1 Discussion Questions:** Do your discussion questions show understanding of the disorder? Are your questions interesting and thought-provoking?
 * **2 Discussion Response:** Did you take the time to read other people’s Wiki pages? Are your discussion responses correct, thoughtful, and thorough?

How you will be graded:

 * Description of the disorder || 20 points ||
 * Effects of the disorder || 15 points ||
 * Treatment of the disorder/Prognosis medical advances/new info. || 15 points ||
 * Punnett Square || 10 points ||
 * Mechanics/Style/Format/Legality || 10 points ||
 * References || 5 points ||
 * Discussion Questions || 5 points ||
 * Discussion Responses || 5 points ||
 * Pictures/Videos/Links/Creativity || 5 points ||
 * Effective Use of Class Time || 10 points ||

List of Disorders:
You may choose one genetic disorder from this list or one that you have found on your own. However, no two groups can do the same genetic disorder. You MUST have my approval before starting this project! 
 * Marfan Syndrome || Polydactyly ||  ||
 * Leukodystrophy || Progeria ||  ||
 * William Syndrome || Ehler-Danlos Syndrome ||  ||
 * Acondroplasia-Dwarfism || Prader-Willi Syndrome ||  ||
 * Fragile X || Albinism ||  ||
 * Cri du Chat Syndrome || Duchenne MD ||  ||
 * Cystic Fibrosis || Huntington Disease ||  ||
 * Down Syndrome || Thalassemia ||  ||
 * Sickle-cell anemia || Tay-Sachs ||  ||
 * Hemophilia ||  ||   ||