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.
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