GENETIC DISEASE INFOGRAPHIC PROJECT

to be completed in class Tuesday 1/5 - Thursday 1/7

due Friday 1/8

Create an infographic (a visual image used to represent information) using

piktochart.com to inform your classmates about a specific genetic disease. The
graphic should be visually appealing as well as informative. You and a partner can
choose from one of the genetic diseases below:
Hemophilia
Parkinsons Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Celiac Disease
Crohns Disease
Wilsons Disease

Duane Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome
Hemochromatosis
Angelman Syndrome
Color Blindness
Alzheimers Disease
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)

Diabetes (Type 1)
Huntington Disease
Maple Syrup Urine Disease
Tay-Sachs Disease
Triple X Syndrome
Cri du chat Syndrome
XYY Syndrome

Though every topic is different, here are some possible areas of research:
What is the definition of this disease?
How many people are affected by it? Is it more prevalent in some countries?
Are there other common names for this disease?
What is the cause?
What is the outcome- is it fatal or can those affected lead a full life?
What gene or chromosome is affected by this disorder (X, Y, or a chromosome #)?
If it is inherited, is it sex-linked, recessive, or dominant?
What are the symptoms?
What population is affected?
Are there any treatments or cures?
Can an individual with this disease have children? Will offspring be affected?
To get started:
Go to piktochart.com and click sign up
Sign in with google, facebook, or input an email address and make up a password
Choose create your own infographic from the free templates
To finish up:
Use the rubric to be sure you met all requirements
Click file then save as and include your name(s) in the title
Click share (on the top right) then piktocard
Input my email (erin.goodwin@haverhill-ps.org) and click send piktocard now

Name(s):_______________________________________________________________
Topic:_________________________________________________________________
INFOGRAPHIC GRADING RUBRIC

NOPE
0

ALMOST
1

TOTALLY!
2

The title is large and clear.

All information is accurate.
The infographic is easy to read.
There are no spelling mistakes.
At least 5 appropriate and simple graphics
(no photographs) are used.
Writing is in students own words (no
plagiarism or copy/pasting!).
At least one source (not wikipedia or
google) is listed at the bottom.
Information is presented in a sensitive
manner.
At least 6 facts/sections are included.
Total Points
A+: 22
B+: 19
C+: 16
D+ 13
F: <11

A: 21
B: 18
C: 15
D: 12

6+

/22

A-: 20
B-: 17
C-: 14
D-: 11

Comments:

PERIOD 3 GENETIC DISEASE INFOGRAPHIC SIGN-UP

Hemophilia
_______________________________
Parkinsons Disease
_______________________________
Sickle Cell Disease
_______________________________
Cystic Fibrosis
_______________________________
Celiac Disease
_______________________________
Crohns Disease
_______________________________
Wilsons Disease
_______________________________
Duane Syndrome
_______________________________
Fragile X Syndrome
_______________________________
Hemochromatosis
_______________________________
Angelman Syndrome
_______________________________
Color Blindness
_______________________________
Alzheimers Disease
_______________________________
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) ___________________________
Diabetes (Type 1)
_______________________________
Huntington Disease
_______________________________
Maple Syrup Urine Disease ____________________________
Tay-Sachs Disease
_______________________________
Triple X Syndrome
_______________________________
Cri du Chat Syndrome _______________________________
XYY Syndrome
_______________________________

PERIOD 4 GENETIC DISEASE INFOGRAPHIC SIGN-UP

Hemophilia
Parkinsons Disease
Sickle Cell Disease

_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

Cystic Fibrosis
_______________________________
Celiac Disease
_______________________________
Crohns Disease
_______________________________
Wilsons Disease
_______________________________
Duane Syndrome
_______________________________
Fragile X Syndrome
_______________________________
Hemochromatosis
_______________________________
Angelman Syndrome
_______________________________
Color Blindness
_______________________________
Alzheimers Disease
_______________________________
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) ___________________________
Diabetes (Type 1)
_______________________________
Huntington Disease
_______________________________
Maple Syrup Urine Disease ____________________________
Tay-Sachs Disease
_______________________________
Triple X Syndrome
_______________________________
Cri du Chat Syndrome _______________________________
XYY Syndrome
_______________________________

PERIOD 5 GENETIC DISEASE INFOGRAPHIC SIGN-UP

Hemophilia
Parkinsons Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Celiac Disease
Crohns Disease

_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

Wilsons Disease
_______________________________
Duane Syndrome
_______________________________
Fragile X Syndrome
_______________________________
Hemochromatosis
_______________________________
Angelman Syndrome
_______________________________
Color Blindness
_______________________________
Alzheimers Disease
_______________________________
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) ___________________________
Diabetes (Type 1)
_______________________________
Huntington Disease
_______________________________
Maple Syrup Urine Disease ____________________________
Tay-Sachs Disease
_______________________________
Triple X Syndrome
_______________________________
Cri du Chat Syndrome _______________________________
XYY Syndrome
_______________________________

PERIOD 7 GENETIC DISEASE INFOGRAPHIC SIGN-UP

Hemophilia
Parkinsons Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Celiac Disease
Crohns Disease
Wilsons Disease
Duane Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome

_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________

Hemochromatosis
_______________________________
Angelman Syndrome
_______________________________
Color Blindness
_______________________________
Alzheimers Disease
_______________________________
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) ___________________________
Diabetes (Type 1)
_______________________________
Huntington Disease
_______________________________
Maple Syrup Urine Disease ____________________________
Tay-Sachs Disease
_______________________________
Triple X Syndrome
_______________________________
Cri du Chat Syndrome _______________________________
XYY Syndrome
_______________________________