SRT+5

=**SRT 5 Portfolio Showcase!**=

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=Unit Plan Title: Dynamic DNA =

==Brief Summary: Students will examine the use of DNA technology in medicine and in the treatment of various inheritable diseases. At the end of this activity, students should have a greater understanding concerning the inheritance of certain traits and diseases and how gene therapies may some day be used to treat and “cure” these types of diseases.==

Essential Questions:
1. With the advance of forensic research, should the laws of “Double Jeopardy” be revisited in the United States Constitution?

2. Should modern technology and science be used to alter one’s DNA?

Unit Questions:
1. What impact would altering a segment of DNA have on cell function? 2. How is DNA technology being used to alter genetic deficiencies? 3. How has the Human Genome Project contributed to our knowledge of genetic diseases? 4. Why have gene therapies and their development been debated among members of the medical community over the past few years? 5. How are citizens’ rights protected from “double jeopardy” under the 5th amendment?

Content Questions:
1. What role does DNA have in storing and transmitting cellular information? 2. What types of DNA technologies are being used to treat known genetic diseases? 3. Define and explain the five components of the fifth amendment.


 * Supporting Documents for The Dynamic DNA Unit Showcase**


 * Unit Plan || [[file:Dynamic DNA Unit_Plan_SRT 5.doc]] ||
 * Publication on Project Based Learning || [[file:DNA Brochure_HS[1].doc]] || Dynamic DNA Brochure ||  ||
 * Gauging Student Needs Assessment || [[file:DNA PPT2.ppt]] || Dynamic DNA Student Needs Assessment PowerPoint ||  ||
 * Student Sample (if an online resource, provide a link to the site || [[file:DNA PPT 4template.ppt]] || Dynamic DNA Student Sample PowerPoint ||  ||
 * Student Sample Assessment || [[file:DNA Presntation Assmnt.doc]] || Dynamic DNA Student Sample Assessment (Rubric) ||  ||
 * Assessment to Foster Student Direction || [[file:DNA managing_my_project.doc]]Managing My Project Checklist ||
 * Implementation Plan || [[file:DNA Implementation_Plan_Template.doc]] || Dynamic DNA Iplementation Plan ||  ||
 * Works Cited || Dynamic DNA Works Cited Document ||
 * Any other resources you would like to share ||  ||