Lesson 2: Birth Defect and Disabilities

How does an understanding of inheritance patterns (e.g., autosomal recessive vs. X-linked) help parents plan for their family’s future?
How does an understanding of inheritance patterns (e.g., autosomal recessive vs. X-linked) help parents plan for their family’s future?

Autosomal Recessive/Dominant
Prognosis
Mutation

Graduation Standards

Communication: Select and use strategic methods (visual, oral, written) to effectively address a specific audience and purpose.


Evidence & Logic: Incorporate relevant evidence to justify a purpose and organize ideas to enhance audience understanding.

SAT -
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Vocabulary and Terminology
Data Analysis and Interpretation

Level 1 (Recall): Identify the specific gene or chromosome affected by your assigned disorder.
Level 2 (Skill/Concept): Compare and contrast the physical and cognitive symptoms of two different disorders.
Level 3 (Strategic Thinking): Predict the daily challenges a family might face based on the progression and prognosis of a specific disorder.
Level 4 (Extended Thinking): Design a comprehensive care plan for a parent that integrates medical treatment, educational support, and financial resources.

Community Support: Researching local organizations and financial assistance programs makes the project applicable to local socio-economic realities.
Ethical Considerations: Discussing how different cultures view genetic testing and disability, and the importance of providing "reliable information" that respects diverse family structures.

All genetic disorders are inherited
Diagnosis equals a fixed outcome
Genetic defects are always visible

Organizational chart/table for research
Chuncked sections of project

Project Based Assessment

Understanding Genetic Disorders: A Guide for Future Caregivers - Project

Birth Defects and Disibilities chart - Gallery Walk