Due Friday, 11/21/14!
1. Research the genetic diseases you selected in class
1. Research the genetic diseases you selected in class
Use these sites to find information:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_conditions/#cat20165 (Click Genetic, Chromosomal & Metabolic Conditions for a drop-down list)
or other reliable resources (no wikipedia).
or other reliable resources (no wikipedia).
2. 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
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requirements:
1. Opening greeting
2. How you got the disease
3. Your symptoms
4. Treatments
5. How this disease affects your daily
life
6. Closing remark with your
name/signature
7. (Very bottom of the page) At least 2
resources (title of book/magazine with article name or website name with
article name.
