Diseases Project Rubric

Diseases Research Project Rubric
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Disease Project

• Pick a disease any disease you want- Get it cleared by the teacher!
• Research information about this disease and complete a virtual presentation that answers each of the topics below. 
• The information researched will be completed virtually- NO POWERPOINT only virtual presentations like:

o    https://prezi.com
o    https://www.emaze.com
o    http://www.flipsnack.com 
o    You can create a blog/web page on your animal (tumbler.com or weebly.com) 
o    You can also create a video presentation of your animal (you can use iMovie or movie maker), once complete upload to youtube then email me the link. 
o    You can use another web based presentation tool, just make sure to get it approved by the teacher.
Topics to Research and Include in Your Report/Rubric: 
As you complete your virtual report, try to answer as many of the following questions as you can- 

1- Introduction (10 pts)

• Description of the disease.
• Include a picture/video

 
2- History of the Disease (10 pts)

• Where was the disease first discovered? Who discovered it? Where, How?
• Include a picture with this part.

3- Who is affected by this disease? (10 pts)
·         Age group, gender, cultural group who is most at risk or affected by this disease and why?
·         Include a picture with this part

4- Symptoms (8 pts)

• What symptoms are associated with this disease? Why are those seen/caused by the disease?
• Include a picture with this part

5- Pathology (10 pts)

• How is the body affected by the disease? Explain in detail the cells, organs, organ systems affected by this disease.
• Include a picture with this part

6- Cure/Treatments for the disease? (8pts)

• Is there a cure for your disease? If the disease is not curable what possible treatments can a person get in order to feel better?
• Include a picture associated with this part

7- What causes the disease? (10 pts)

• Give information on the disease causes. Is it a virus, bacteria, fungus, protists, genetic? Explain in detail how it’s obtained and how it can get passed down/transferred.
• Include a picture/video.

8- How is a person’s daily life affected by the disease? (10 pts)
·         Walk us through the life of a person who has the disease. What do they go through, what medications/help do they need? What are some things they can’t do as a result of this?
·         Include a picture related to this topic.

9- Number of people affected by this disease. (8 pts)

• How many people in America and worldwide are affected by the disease?
• Include a picture of a map of the places with this disease.

10- Treatment Centers/Medical Research (10 pts)

• Who/What/Where of areas/places that are doing research for this particular disease. What are some of the medical research facilities currently doing research on this disease AND/OR what are some treatment centers for the disease/disorder. 
• Include a picture/video of a center that does medical research for this disease.

 
11- References (6 pts)

• List at least 5 references for your presentation.