Genetic Unit Assignment
For this unit you will get to choose which level of achievement you would like to meet.
Level 1 – Maximum mark on this assignment is 59%
- Choose a genetic disorder and describe its genetic component (trisomy, mutation, autosomal/sex-linked disease), the symptoms of the disorder and treatment for the disease.
Level 2 – Maximum mark on this assignment is 69%
- Choose a genetic disorder and describe its genetic component (trisomy, mutation, autosomal/sex-linked disease), the symptoms of the disorder and treatment for the disease.
- Discuss genetic technologies used in research, treatment and /or screening for this disease.
Level 3 – Maximum mark on this assignment is 79%
- Choose a genetic disorder and describe its genetic component (trisomy, mutation, autosomal/sex-linked disease), the symptoms of the disorder and treatment for the disease.
- Discuss genetic technologies used in research, treatment and /or screening for this disease.
- Discuss one ethical dilemma associated with the use of this genetic technology.
Level 4 – Maximum mark on this assignment is 100%
- Choose a genetic disorder and describe its genetic component (trisomy, mutation, autosomal/sex-linked disease), the symptoms of the disorder and treatment for the disease.
- Discuss genetic technologies used in research, treatment and /or screening for this disease.
- Discuss the merits of surrounding ethical dilemmas associated with the use of this genetic technology and defend one side of the argument.
You can also choose the format of your assignment
- Written assignment – You may choose to write a traditional paper (for the level 1-2), or a letter to your MP (level 3-4) discussing your disease, associated genetic technologies and your defend one side of the ethical dilemma.
- Oral presentation – You may choose to do an oral presentation in front of the class discussing your genetic disease, if you choose level 3 or 4 you should be prepared to take questions from the class and to lead a class discussion. (total time would be no more than 10 minutes with class discussion)
- Creative Pamphlet – You may choose to make a pamphlet about the disease and technologies associated with it.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Knowledge and Understanding
Genetic Disease is clearly defined, symptoms, treatments are included.
Genetic Disease is clearly defined, symptoms, treatments are included.
Genetic Disease is clearly defined, symptoms and treatments are included.
Genetic Disease is clearly defined, symptoms and treatments are included.
Application
No genetic technologies are mentioned
Genetic technologies involved with this disease are included
Genetic technologies and one ethical dilemma associated with it are included.
Genetic technologies and defence of side of the ethical dilemma are included.
Communication
Paper – 300 words length, some scientific terms are included
Presentation – well spoken, use of scientific terms
Pamphlet – Scientific terms are used, at least two sided
Paper – 500 words in length, proper use of scientific terms, thoughts are organized
Presentation – at least 3 mins in length, well spoken, proper use of scientific terms, thoughts are well organized
Pamphlet – scientific terms are used, at least 3 sided, images are used to enhance information
Paper – Letter to your MP using proper business letter format, thoughts are very well organized, proper scientific language used
Presentation – at least 4 mins and with questions, very well spoken, proper use of scientific language, thoughts are very well organized
Pamphlet – Very well organized, good use of effective images, minimum 3 sided.
Paper – Letter to your MP using proper business letter format, thoughts are extremely organized, language is clear and proper scientific terms are used
Presentation – at least 4 mins and lead a class discussion reviewing both sides of the ethical argument. Very well spoken, use of proper scientific language, thoughts are well organized
Pamphlet – professional looking pamphlet with excellent use of images and scientific language
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