6th+Grade+Science+-+Genetic+Research+Project

** Genetic Disorder Research Questions ** What is the genetic disorder? How common is this disorder? How does it affect the development of the individual? Does it change the behavior of the individual?How does the disorder manifest itself? (Neurological or Physical) ** What symptoms are visible and how is it diagnosed? ** What is actually wrong with the chromosomes? How is it diagnosed?Can it be diagnosed before birth?Does the disorder show itself during a certain growth period? ** How does the disorder move from parent to offspring? ** What is the cycle of heredity? (passing from parent to offspring) Is it a carried disorder? Who is most susceptible? ** Once diagnosed can it be cured? Can it be treated? ** Is this a curable disorder? Is there any form of treatment? What is the ultimate prognosis?

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Here are some vetted sites for you to use to find information on your genetic diseases:
Learn Genetics - Genetic Science Learning Center - University of Utah Medline Plus - US National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health NOAH - New York Online Access to Health Pub Med - US Nationl Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health Teens Health Worldbookonline.com - use the Advanced book, and check your library page protector for the username and password.

==Here are links to the Not-For-Profit Organizations associated with the specific genetic diseases. Remember when we investigated the "suffixes" of web site addresses and determined that .orgs usually are there to inform or persuade you about thier cause. Use these sites for your third or fourth resource.==

Angelman Syndrome Coeliac Disease (Celiac Disease) Cri du chat Syndrome Cystic Fibrosis Downs Syndrome Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Haemochromatosis (Hemochromatosis) Neurofibromatosis Phenylketonuria Polycystic Kidney Disease Sickle Cell Disease Tay-Sachs Disease

21st Century Skills and Common Core Standards addressed in this project