Disease+Project

=Disease Project =



This will be our culminating project for life science. We have studied genetics, cells, and body systems. All of these can be connected to disease.

Your Task: Teach the class about a specific disease. You may teach using a powerpoint, flipchart, poster, video, or combination of some or all of these.

Your presentation should answer the following questions: 1. Define what a disease is 2. Define your specific disease 3. Describe what cells, organs, or organ systems are affected by the disease you are presenting. 4. What causes or is believed to cause the disease you are studying. 5. What are symptoms of the disease you are presenting? 6. What are the treatments for the disease you are presenting? 7. What complications can occur from the disease? 8. What are the medications for your disease? 9. What is the history of the disease you are studying? When was is it discovered? Who discovered it? Etc. 10. What are the future prospects for people with this disease?

<span style="color: #00ffff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 170%;">Ideas/Suggestions:Choose a disease that interests youIf you know someone with this disease set up an interview, ask them what it is like, how does it affect their life... maybe even get them to give you a real interview on camera!