Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Genetic Disorders Project

Due Dates/Check in dates for project

January 16 - trait assigned.

January 24 - research materials will be checked in class and should include highlighted and/or summarized information.

Decide what information will be presented to younger students.

Create a probability problem for younger students to solve. (This should include a punnet square or coin toss problem as described in class notes January 17.)

January 31 - Sketch a design for your display board.

Create a worksheet for younger students to complete related to the genetic disorder.

Before February 6 - Collect materials and build your display board.

Refine your design as needed.

Prepare a practice presentation.

February 6 - Presentation due.

This includes the interactive bulletin board, the worksheet, and the oral presentation. Please submit all written preparation as well at this time.

Examples of interactive bulletin boards

An interactive bulletin board is one to which you can do something.

Some examples include bulletin boards where:

  • paper pockets are created that contain further information about the disorder
  • flaps can be lifted to reveal answers to questions or examples of the information
  • cards can be attached and rearranged with velcro or tape