Genetic Disorder Fundraising Presentation

Pretend you are working for a genetic disorder organization. This organization is hosting a fundraiser dinner party. You and your colleague have been chosen as the key note speakers for the event. Many of the attendees are extremely wealthy and looking to donate to your organization. This money could be used to help many families and help fund research of this disorder. As speakers, you are required to educate individuals about the disorder you represent and inspire guests to open their checkbook for your disease. The backdrop for your presentation will be a Prezi. The amazing women in the IMC will guide you through the research and the creation of presentation using two blocks for project work days. This is not silly subject material, these are serious diseases with serious symptoms. By giving this presentation you are representing a population of individuals with this disorder, their families, and the scientists involved in its research; it is very important to be appropriate and respectful! Besides inspiring dinner guests to donate to a wonderful cause, your presentation must include answers to the questions on the project research sheet. ** Be sure you utilize RELIABLE resources. NO WIKIPEDIA!! NO YAHOO ANSWERS!! NO KID SITES!! Your citation page is being graded. ** This entire presentation must be in YOUR OWN WORDS! Copying and Pasting will not be tolerated in this assignment. You must summarize your research, not steal anothers. ** You may choose your presentation colleague, but you are both equally responsible for completing the assignment and you will be graded together (even in absences). A part of your grade will rely on proper use of class time. ** Recommended Timeline: work with your business partner on Monday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 23rd for research & use Thursday, May 24th to complete the Prezi and formalize your speech.
Genetic Diseases You May Choose - Kleinfelters Syndrome - Cystic Fibrosis - Tay Sachs - Huntingtons Disease - Achondroplasia From (first come, first served no repeats!): - Hemophilia - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - Sickle Cell Anemia - Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressive - X-Linked adrenoleukodystrophy (XALD) Cri du chat Syndrome Progeria Ellis van Creveld Syndrome Downs Syndrome Parkinsons

On Presentation Day Wednesday, May 30, 2012 As an audience member, lets pretend youre filthy, stinking rich Bill Gates rich! Mark Zuckerberg rich! You plan to make $1,000,000 in donations. Take notes about the various presentations and plan to allocate your money to where you prefer. You may donate a portion and spread your money around, or you may donate all of it to one organization. Donate based solely on the Prezi and the presentation given. ** You may not donate to your own organization (because you were playing a different role there).

You will have to provide a praise/polish to each group why are you choosing to donate money and why you are choosing to not donate money to the organization? Mrs. Swavely will host an ice cream sundae party during unit lunch on Friday, June 1 st to the organization in each class to raise the most money.

(due by the end of class Wednesday, May 23, 2012) 1. What is the organization who hired you to prepare this brochure? (1 point) 2. What does this organization do for their patients? Why is this organization so important to society? Why are donations important? essentially answer: what do they do with the money? do they have support groups for patients? do they provide financial support to families? Is it used for research? Etc. (5 points)

Project Research Sheet: 25 points

3. Are there any important dates/people to be aware of with this disorder? (2 points)

4. Which chromosome is affected by this disorder? (#1, #2, X, Y?) Is this chromosome an autosome or a sex-chromosome? (2 points)

5. How is this disease inherited? (i.e: Is it error in meiosis? Dominant? Recessive? CoDominant?) Explain. (3 points)

6. What are the symptoms of this disorder? (5 point)

7. What are the treatments or cures for this disorder? (is there one for the disease or just the symptoms. What are these treatments?) (5 point)

8. Name two additional pieces of information you feel are important to share with potential donors. (2 points)

Prezi Rubric: 20 POINTS Category 4

The Prezi is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. It is apparent great effort was put into the creation of this Prezi. A minimum of 5 slides were utilized in the creation of this Prezi All graphics are related to the topic and make the subject easier to understand. There are no grammatical mistakes.

3
The Prezi is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. It is apparent there was some effort put into the creation of this Prezi. 4 slides were utilized in the creation of this Prezi All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. There is 1 grammatical mistake.

2
The Prezi is poorly designed and fairly messy. It is apparent that little time and consideration were put forth in the creation of this Prezi. 3 slides were utilized in the creation of this Prezi All graphics relate to the topic but are not helpful to the comprehension of the subject. There are 2 grammatical mistakes.

1
The Prezi is distractingly messy and fairly unattractive. It is apparent that extremely little time and poor effort were put into the creation of this Prezi. 2 or fewer slides were utilized in the creation of this Prezi Graphics do not relate to the topic.

Attractiveness and Creativity

Required Slides

GraphicsRelevance

Grammar and Mechanics

Use of Class time

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted by others. Respectful and responsive of all of the help received in the IMC (though Im SURE this will NOT be a problem!).

Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done. Never distracted by others. Respectful and responsive all of the help received in the IMC.

Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted by others. Remained respectful and responsive all of the help received in the IMC.

There are 3 or more grammatical mistakes indicating a severe lack of proofreading. Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted by others OR disrespectful and unresponsive of all of the help received in the IMC.

Presentation Rubric: 20 POINTS Category 4

Key words and ideas correctly used; defined for the viewer; interesting choices of words; explained complicated language Logical sequence; easy to follow; good overview and transitions. Holds attention of entire audience with the use of direct eye contact, seldom looking at notes. Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.

3
Expresses key ideas and shows understanding.

2
Expresses key ideas but not fully at ease with concepts.

1
Mentions key ideas; little evidence of understanding

Content

Order

Eye Contact

Logical sequence of presentation; audience can follow; choppy transitions. Consistent use of direct eye contact with audience, but still returns to notes. Students voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation. Occasionally shows positive feelings about the topic during the presentation, even though this is serious and sometimes disheartening subject material. Presenters are fairly inspirational.

Some order of ideas but extremely choppy. Displayed minimal eye contact with audience, while reading mostly from the notes or screen. Students voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. Shows little spirit during presentation. Presenters are moderately inspirational.

Ideas not ordered; audience has difficulty following. No eye contact with audience, as entire report is read from notes or from screen. Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for a majority of students to hear. Shows absolutely no interested in the subject presented. Not at all inspirational.

Elocution

Enthusias Demonstrates a strong, positive m

feeling about the topic during the entire presentation, even though this is serious and sometimes disheartening subject material. Presenters are extremely

inspirational.

Adapted from: Reading Teacher's Book of Lists by Edward Fry and readwritethink.org

Citation Scoring: 15 POINTS An MLA citation page is present _______ (2 points) At least two sources were utilized during research _______ (2 points) The MLA format is executed correctly _______ (2 points) In Prezi Citations: All borrowed graphics have a source citation present _______ (4 points) One website evaluation form has been submitted for at one of the websites used in research: _______ (5 points)

TOTAL PROJECT GRADE Research Page: _______ / 25 Prezi: _______ / 20 Presentation: _______ / 20 Citation: _______ / 15 Peer Evaluation: _______ / 5

TOTAL: _______ / 85 Comments: