Human Genome Project Internet Exercise II
- Use the www to find internet sites with information for the following scenarios.
- Many sites can be located from the Genetic Education Center Home Page: /gec
- Rate the sites as: (1) poor (2)ok (3) good (4) better (5) best
Scenario E: A 16-year-old male has a maternal first cousin (age 10) with cystic fibrosis.
- Where can he read about cystic fibrosis?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
- Where can he read about DNA carrier testing?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
- Is there a support group for cystic fibrosis?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
Scenario F: A 28-year-old female and her 28-year-old husband would ddke to start a family in the next two years.
Where can they read about preconception issues to consider
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
b. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
Scenario G: A 38-year-old female is 11 weeks pregnant.
Where can she read about prenatal diagnostic procedures?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
b. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
How can she locate a genetic counselor?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
Scenario H: A high school biology teacher has attended a genome project workshop and is enthusiastic about providing workshops for local teachers and lay groups.
Where can she/he find information about ELSI issues and the human genome project?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
b. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
What sites have a glossary of genetic terms?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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Where can teachers find information about guest speakers on genetic issues for the classroom?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
Where can she/he go to print brochures about genetic conditions and testing?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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Where can she/he go for an interactive case presentation?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
b. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
Where would she/he find information on human genetics workshops in the United States?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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Where can she/he read about grants for education?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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c. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
Where would she/he find human genetic lesson plans developed for students?
a. http://_______________________________________________ Rating: 1 2 3 4 5
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