Grade:9^th Biology

Time Frame: 5 class days (55min)

Goal:

• Describe various types of chromosomal mutations
• Id methods of study of human genetic disorders
• Discuss genetic abnormalities and their impact on the human population
• Describe current genetic engineering practices and bioethical implications.

Overview:

Materials:

Computer lab, Current event article, guided explorations worksheet of websites, power point software, and Microsoft publisher software.

Invitation:

-Brainstorm session about genetic disorders.

-Read and discuss a current event on genetic engineering using the underline, *, ? system.

Exploration:

Design a guided exploration of the following sites especially the fist site utah.edu

http://gslc.genetics.utah.edu/disorders/karyotype/

http://www.people.virginia.edu/~rjh9u/chromuts.html

http://esg-www.mit.edu:8001/esgbio/dogma/history1.html

http://www.encyclopedia.com/printable/08912.html

http://www.hhmi.org/GeneticTrail/

http://www.ducksbreath.com/index.htm

Explanation:

 Students will work in groups of three to make additional explorations using pre-selected materials about a pre-designated genetic disorder, chromosomal mutation, or genetic engineering practice. Groups will choose topics randomly. Each group will then create a power point to accompany group presentation conveying acquired information to class.

Take Action:

 Class will construct tri-fold informational pamphlet detailing genetic disorders and engineering practices and their bioethical implications to raise fellow students awareness.