You are now a genetic counselor who is analyzing genetic disorders in three different families.  Your team's task is to give each patient a detailed anaysis that evaluates the specific disorder and provides the patient with feedback that will allow them to come to a concise conclusion about starting a family. 
 

In order to complete this task, your team will use the internet to research each genetic disorder. 
Create an organized report that will evaluate the family's history.
Provide each family with a pedigree chart using Inspiration that will show a graphic diagram of the impact the defective gene will have on their future offspring.
Create a PowerPoint presentation to submit your findings to each family.

Step 1:
Create a team name that will represent your genetic counseling company.

Step 2:
Open genes to find the genetic disorder case studies.
Use the "CUCC" method to analyze each case study.

Step 3:
To research each genetic disorder go to School Discovery.Com.

Step 4:
Organize the information found in the research by creating a pedigree chart using Inspiration.

Step 5:
Compile a report from the research and the pedigree chart, by integrating all findings into a PowerPoint slide presentation.
 
 

Here is a list of additional resources you can use to assist you with your research.

DNA for Dinner?
Blue Web 'n Applications
Encyclopedia.com
Discovery Channel Online
Hello Dolly: A WebQuest
Inspiration
PowerPoint

Compare your team's project against the Genes-R-Us Problem-Solving Rubric

Congratulation!  You have just completed your first WebQuest.  Now it is time to demonstrate your team's understanding of the genetic inheritance.  Create a PowerPoint presentation that gives an indepth analysis of the each case study.  This analysis should include an integration of both the research and pedigree chart for each disorder (case study).   A mastery of understanding will be evident in students' final product.