New York Science Grade 7

Unit 3: Dynamic Equilibrium: The Human Animal

Unique Diseases

Unique Diseases

Project Type: Technology

Investigate rare and interesting medical conditions, including their history, characteristics, and treatments. Present a colorful poster with photos and information for class display.

Research:
Choose any of the diseases or disorders from this list. [Insert Disease List as a word doc] Then, use the web sites listed to find out more about some of them. You also may choose to visit a local library to find more information about specific diseases and disorders.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/

Genes and Diseases
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?call=bv.View..ShowSection&rid=gnd

Triple X Syndrome
http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=AN00351

Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/geneticdisorders.html