Genetic Disease Report
Unfortunately, genetic diseases affect Americans all too often. It is often caused
by some mutation in the DNA on a gene. The location of that mutation on the
chromosome often depends on the severity of the genetic disease. Below is a list of
several different types of genetic diseases. It is your job to create a power point on your
specific disease. The following things need to be included into your report:
Slide 1
 Name
 Hour
 Name of genetic disease
Slide 2
 How do people get your disease? (1 sentence no more than 10 words.)
 What chromosome has the genetic mutation for your disease? (1 sentence no more
than 10 words.)
 What age group is affected by your disease? (1 sentence no more than 10 words.)
 (Include sources for the answers to your questions.)
Slide 3
 What are the symptoms of your disease? (symptoms = coughing, watery eyes,
head ache, etc.) (1 sentence no more than 10 words.)
 What are the treatments for your disease? (1 sentences no more than 10 words
each.)
 (Include sources for the answers to your questions.)
Slide 4
 Illustration or picture on the effects of your disease
 (Include sources for the answers to your questions.)
Slide 5
 Name 3 interesting facts (3 sentences no more than 10 words each.)
 (Include sources for the answers to your questions.)
Slide 6
 Summary – How would you explain this disease to an elementary student?
(3 sentences no more than 10 words each.) (Remember, when you explain it, they
will need to understand it!)
Listed below are the genetic diseases you have to choose from.
Colorblindness
Huntington’s Disease Glaucoma
Turner’s Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Sickle Cell Anemia
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Congenital Heart Defects
Diabetes
Down Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis
Autism
Optic Atrophy
Cooley’s Anemia
Hemophilia/Bleeding Disorders