genetic_disorders

Assignment
The purpose of this project is to become an "expert" on a particular genetic disorder. You will create a brochure or pamphlet about your disorder that will be shared with the class. You will then teach your peers about your disorder and learn from them about theirs. For the full assignment,

Books
Although they are a bit old fashioned, books can sometimes give you just enough (and not TOO MUCH) of the information you need when doing a research project like this one. We don't have much in our school library, but we do have a great public library right around the corner. Search their catalog here. When you are searching there, don't forget to search subject headings like: __ [|Genes & disease] .__

Databases
** [|Gale's Student Resource Center] ** provides holistic topic perspectives by integrating a multitude of content, including reference articles, news, primary sources, and audio clips.


 * [|World Book Advanced]**

Some Websites
[|BBC Health Directory] Managed by the British Broadcasting Coorporation (England's PBS), this website contains an article about each of your disorders. Use the "Search by A-Z" section to find information about your particular disorder. Also try searching directly on the main **[|BBC health page]**where you might find recent news stories that have aired on BBC about your disorder. [| http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/0/]

[|Genetic and Rare Conditions Site] This site includes information on genetic conditions as well as links to lay advocacy and support groups and national/international organizations. [|http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/#s]

[|Multimedia Guide to Genetic Disorders] Produced by the Cold Spring Harbor laboratory (CHSL), which is a private, not-for-profit research and education institution at the forefront of molecular biology and genetics, this guide is a part of the [|DNA learning Center]. []

[|Genes and Disease] is a collection of articles that discuss genes and the diseases that they cause. These genetic disorders are organized by the parts of the body that they affect. As some diseases affect various body systems, they appear in more than one chapter. With each genetic disorder, the underlying mutation(s) is discussed, along with clinical features and links to key websites. []

[|Genetic Disorders from The Open Directory Project] Similar to wikipedia, this website was created and is maintained by people in the community with interests in Genetic Disorders. The difference? **They are not actually creating content!** Instead, the public has put together the best websites out there for the disorders you are studying. Enjoy! []

[|Yahoo Dierectory on Genetic Disorders] Here is a similar directory, this time from the folks at Yahoo! []

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