Genetic+Webquest

 =Diseases caused by Genetic Defects = OBJECTIVES: 1. To apply the information you already know about cells and genetics to illnesses that affect our society 2. To pull information from resource sites on the internet and develop a well-organized power point presentation 3. To share information with your peers

PROCEDURE: · Decide on a genetic disease · Research on the internet making note cards of the information gathered about your disease · Cite your web pages for a bibliography at the end of the power point

= // __ Phase One – ____ GATHERING THE INFORMATION: __ // = · Note cards/slides should include the following: o Title page § Disease Name § Illustration § Researchers § Date o History of the disease § How was is discovered and by whom o Facts of the disease § List at least five (5) interesting facts about your disease o Symptoms of the disease o Causes of the disease/Genetic Causes § How someone contracts the illness o Cures/Treatments of the disease o Case studies of the disease o Any personal experiences of the disease (optional) o Create a bibliography slide § Make a list of all resources used § Include Internet Addresses (information, graphics and clipart) § Include Title and Author of all books used § Name the page number and volume number of Encyclopedias · Create an eye appealing and factual power point · Remember to include your name on the title page

=__//Phase Two – Preparing Your Presentation: //__= Use PowerPoint to create the presentation on your Genetic Disease.

As this work is being published and shown to an audience, you will need to make sure: Ù Ù It is written in your own words Ù Ù Your spelling is correct Ù Ù You use complete sentences

You can use a range of graphics including Ù Ù Pictures from the Internet Ù Ù Scans from books Ù Ù Scans of you own drawings Ù Ù ClipArt

**You will need to create a minimum of nine slides.**
Include a graphic and some text on each slide. 1) Title Page 2) History 3) Facts 4) Symptoms 5) Causes 6) Cures/Treatment 7) Cases 8) Personal Experiences (optional) 9) Bibliography/Cited work