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Genetics Research Project: Research & Resources

Students will research different genetic engineering issues that face the world today. They will then take a pro or con stance on the issue and state why.

Project Timeline

Day 1: Database review, practice, NT Set-Up 2/23

Day 2:  Topic Selection & Notes Set-Up 2/26

Day 3-4:  Research 2/27-2/28

If research not completed by 3 PM Wednesday, 2/28 – you WILL write a paper for your project

Day 5-7: Project/Presentation Work 2/29, 3/1, 3/4

Final Project Due to Padlet Monday, March 4 @ 9 PM

Day 8-11 Presentations 3/5-3/7

Point Break Down

Citations                    9 Points

Notes                        20 Points

Participation             12 Points

Database Passwords

The password to access the passwords is our school mascot, plural and lowercase.

Genetics Unit Project Issues

1. Genetic Engineering 

Genetic Engineering will lead to scientific breakthroughs.

Genetic Engineering should be banned due to safety concerns.

Google Doc Notes 1

2. Genetic Disorder

Choose a genetic disorder from the given Disorder List to research and inform your peers in a unique and interactive presentation.

Google Doc Notes 2

3. Gene Therapy

Gene therapy can lead to medical breakthroughs.

Gene therapy should not be permitted due to many risks. 

Google Doc Notes 3

 

 1. Create a Project in Noodle Tools titled: Last Name, First Name-Genetics Topic

2. Share your project. Choose your correct hour! Example: teacher's name-Hour

3. Correctly add each source to your works cited. (Min. 3 sources-at least 1 DATABASE source)

4. Cite each of the pictures you use in your project.

 

Note Sheet Expectations

Good Note Example:

  • "In 2018, about 440,000 people worldwide, mainly children younger than 5, died of malaria -- nearly one every minute" (Greely).
  • Scientists can genetically modify mosquitos and make them immune to malaria

Bad Note Example:

  • People think GMOs are bad for you.
  • Some scientists believe gene therapy is good

GOOD FOUNDATION NOTES EXAMPLE:

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

  • The CF Foundation supports a wide range of innovative research programs to discover & develop new CF therapies.
    • Gene Therapies
    • Stem Cells
  • Support for families with CF
    • Managing CF - 
    • Insurance, Financial Support, & legal services to best support patient
    • Help finding resources in your community
  • Get Involved
    • Donate $
    • Participate in a fundraising event
    • Heart of American Chapter (local group)
      • Kansas City Great Strides - May 13 Crown Center
      • Kansas City Shoot for the Cure - August 11 Children's Mercy Park

SIRS Researcher: Pro/Con articles provided for controversial topics.

Global Issues in Context: Magazines, newspapers and journal articles from around the world. Takes a topic and gives it a global viewpoint.

encyclopediaBritannica Reference: Encyclopedia with text, images and links.

All Projects need Works Cited.

1. If you are using slides in your end product:

Export all group member citations to Google Doc and combine citations together in one slide.

2. If you are doing a podcast:

Export all group member citations to Google Doc and combine citations together in Google Doc

3. If you are doing a research paper or creative writing:

Export all group member citations to Google Doc and make sure it is the last page of your writing.

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