Ever wonder about genetic disorders? This activity has each student do research on a specific genetic disorder and make a class presentation, reporting the disorder. The collective presentations, the symposium, broadens the awareness of the entire class.
Internet
The students may use the internet to research their genetic disorder for information.
Journal articles
These may also be used to aid in research.
Index cards
Each student will be provided with one 3 x 5 index card to aid their memory in presentations.
How will this activity be graded?
1. Accuracy
2. Following Directions
3. Delivery
4. Use of visual aids
Genetic Disorders
This web site is from the Yahoo! Directory on health. It groups genetic disorders into general categories and provides links for research. Consider using this site to begin the activity.
Each student will select one disorder from the list.
Research the information on the disorder using both the internet and journal articles
Prepare and deliver a comprehensive, concise, and complete oral presentation to the class. You must use the "Engaging Questions," from the Teacher's Guide section of this lesson, to prepare your report.
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