Genetics - Birth Defects, Genetic Disroders and Pedigree Analysis

Birth Defects, Genetic Disorders and Pedigree Analysis

Teacher: Frank Floor
Subject: human development
Grade Level(s): 10 11 12
Target Audience: Biology II, AP Biology, Genetics, Human Development
Materials Needed: slide projector, overhead projector
Class Time: variable
Student Objective(s): Students are able to write down and solve problems concerning the major modes of inheritance. Students are able to write a 2 to 4 page report on one specific genetic condition and orally present their results to the class.
Description of Activities: Students research a genetic condition and orally present their results to the class. After all presentations, the teacher presents a slide program summarizing selected genetic conditions. Students present major modes of inheritance and solve problems related to each type.
Further Information and References: McKusick, Mendelian Inheritance in Man. Bergsms, Birth Defects Compendium. Wynbrandt, Encyclopedia of Birth Defects and Genetic Disorders. Local sources from newspapers, foundations, hospitals.