1. Choose 3 genetic diseases to research
Progeria
Achondroplasia
Down Syndrome
Albinism
Hemophilia
Muscular Dystrophy
Turner Syndrome
Sickle Cell Anemia
Tay-Sachs Disease
Huntington's Disease
Use these sites to find information:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/#cat20165 (Click Genetic, Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions for a drop-down list)
2. Of the 3 genetic diseases that you researched, which one do you think would be the hardest to live with on a daily basis?
3. Write or type a letter or note as if YOU currently have the disease you listed in question 2. Explain to the reader:
A. how you got the disease (inhereted? genetic mutation? )
B. what your symptoms are (bleeding, physical disabilities, mental disabilities, etc. - - be specific!)
C. what type of treatments you go through (medicines, therapy, special diet, surgery etc. or there may be no treatments available)
D. how this disease affects your daily life
