Project - Genetic Disorders in Organelles

Metastatic Melanoma Cancer Cells.


Learning Intentions

  1. To understand how a malfunctioning organelle in a person’s cells can cause health problems.
  2. To communicate your understanding of scientific research using a poster and a physical model.


Requirements

With your group, choose an organelle. Research the organelle you have chosen, and find a genetic disorder in humans associated with this organelle.

Perform research on this genetic disorder and create a virtual poster (in PowerPoint, Paint, or a program of your choice) displaying your research. This poster will be projected on the front screen.

Be sure to include APA references for your poster. They can be in a separate Word document, or as a second slide in your PowerPoint.

Build a model of the cell out of papier mâché that demonstrates the genetic disorder you have researched.


Assessment


  1. Poster
    1. Accurate
    2. In-depth
    3. Organized
      1. Headlines readable from back of room
      2. Text readable from 3m away
    4. APA References
  2. Model
    1. Fully finished (NOT wet)
    2. Coloured
    3. Understandable