Unit 3: INHERITANCE AND EXPRESSION OF TRAITS WITHIN ORGANISMS
Transfer Task
Essential Questions:
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Targets:
1. I will apply my knowledge of the expression of traits through inheritance and mutations determine a mutation, syndrome, or disease affecting a person and to create a proposal for approval to fund my research-based solution. 2. I will use my knowledge of how to research to gain information on a mutation, condition, or disease to determine the best possible methods of treatment. 3. I will create a digital presentation that provides evidence to an audience to support my claim. |
Transfer Task
BACKGROUND: Genetic screening has become possible thanks to new technologies as well as the completion and expansion of the Human Genome Project. Genetic screening is DNA testing that allows for the genetic diagnosis of diseases and disorders as well as provides a map of an individual’s ancestry and trait inheritance. Because this is a new and upcoming field in science, many scientists would like to be funded to continue their research efforts. However, getting funding is no easy task!
The Challenge: You will assume the role of a scientist researching a specific genetic disorder. You and your teammates are competing against other research groups for a grant to fund your ongoing studies as you search for treatment options.
The Task: A portion of this task will be completed individually and a portion of the task will be completed as a team. Below are the details of the task:
Step 1: TRANSCRIBE and TRANSLATE: You are going to utilize some of your existing technology to transcribe and
translate a segment of DNA, deriving an amino acid sequence for the protein that this DNA codes for.
(Document 1 - Independent)
Step 2: BLAST: You will now run your sequence through a computer program called BLAST to determine the exact
protein that is affected.
(Document 2 - Independent)
Step 3: RESEARCH: After discovering the protein/gene that is mutated, you will compile research on your disease as
well as cutting edge treatment options for your disease.
(Document 3 - Group) CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO OUR GROUP WORK EXPECTATIONS
Step 4: PRESENTATION: Working together as a team of scientists, you will compile and communicate your research
to a grant committee composed of physicians, fellow genetic researchers, pharmaceutical company executives and
regular people from the general population. The grant committee will consist of a variety of individuals with different
backgrounds. Please consider that you are trying to compile research that would be convincing all of the people on the
committee; you might need to think from their perspective.
(Group)
Presentation Details: Your presentation should be no longer than 8 minutes and can be done in any format you wish:
PowerPoint, Prezi, Movie, Poster, Skit, etc. All members must contribute to both the creation and presenting of the
presentation. (A Google Slide Template has been put into your Google Classroom)
The Goal: Your goal is to get the grant committee to select your disease for full funding!!!
The Prize: The top 2 research teams to get selected by the panel will receive 5 extra credit points!!!
The Grade: This project is worth 100 pts. in the summative/assessment section of the gradebook. (see attached grading scale/rubric for more details)
The Challenge: You will assume the role of a scientist researching a specific genetic disorder. You and your teammates are competing against other research groups for a grant to fund your ongoing studies as you search for treatment options.
The Task: A portion of this task will be completed individually and a portion of the task will be completed as a team. Below are the details of the task:
Step 1: TRANSCRIBE and TRANSLATE: You are going to utilize some of your existing technology to transcribe and
translate a segment of DNA, deriving an amino acid sequence for the protein that this DNA codes for.
(Document 1 - Independent)
Step 2: BLAST: You will now run your sequence through a computer program called BLAST to determine the exact
protein that is affected.
(Document 2 - Independent)
Step 3: RESEARCH: After discovering the protein/gene that is mutated, you will compile research on your disease as
well as cutting edge treatment options for your disease.
(Document 3 - Group) CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO OUR GROUP WORK EXPECTATIONS
Step 4: PRESENTATION: Working together as a team of scientists, you will compile and communicate your research
to a grant committee composed of physicians, fellow genetic researchers, pharmaceutical company executives and
regular people from the general population. The grant committee will consist of a variety of individuals with different
backgrounds. Please consider that you are trying to compile research that would be convincing all of the people on the
committee; you might need to think from their perspective.
(Group)
Presentation Details: Your presentation should be no longer than 8 minutes and can be done in any format you wish:
PowerPoint, Prezi, Movie, Poster, Skit, etc. All members must contribute to both the creation and presenting of the
presentation. (A Google Slide Template has been put into your Google Classroom)
The Goal: Your goal is to get the grant committee to select your disease for full funding!!!
The Prize: The top 2 research teams to get selected by the panel will receive 5 extra credit points!!!
The Grade: This project is worth 100 pts. in the summative/assessment section of the gradebook. (see attached grading scale/rubric for more details)
DOCUMENT 1 and 2: Follow the steps closely! This is an independent section!
Use the following BLAST Website to complete--- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/BLAST/
Use the following BLAST Website to complete--- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/BLAST/
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CHECKPOINTS!!!
Make sure at each checkpoint you show your work to a teacher and have them sign before going to the next step! And be ready to answer questions at any time! |