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7th Grade Earth Science

2nd Quarter Project 2008-2009

Genetics Report

 

Due Date: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008

 

Objective:  Explore one of the following areas of modern genetics and write a two- three page paper on one of the following topics:

 

1.      The Human Genome Project (HGP)

·         What is the objective of the HGP?

·         Who conducted it?

·         What are the current activities of this project?

·         What information has been gained from this project?

·         What will the information will be used for?

2.      Genetic Engineering and its Applications

·         What is genetic engineering (GE)?

·         How is GE done?

·         What are the uses of genetic engineering?

·         What might it be used for in the future?

·         What are the moral/ethical implications of GE?

 

3.      An Inherited Disease and its Genetic Cause

Choose a disease with a genetic cause and discuss:

·         What is the specific genetic abnormality that causes the disease?

·         How is it inherited?

·         What are the symptoms and how long can people live with the disease?

·         How is it treated?

·         What cures are being attempted?

 

Grading Rubric

 

All questions are answered accurately and in detail                                 /25

 

Information is well organized and easy to read                                       /10

 

Paper is two to three pages in length (double spaced,                              /5

One inch margins, 12 point font                                                                                      

 

Spelling, grammar and punctuation are correct                                        /5

 

References                                                                                                            /5

 

Total                                                                                                         /50