1. Do Now 1.Why isn’t a baby born via in vitro fertilization a type of genetically modified organism? 2.What is selective breeding?

2. Announcements Quiz on Friday (I think) Culminating test on Wednesday of next week! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTLInBfuGrY

4. Agenda Quiz Genetic counselor project

5. Quiz

6. Intro to Genetic Counseling Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98td yumGp00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98td yumGp00 While we’re watching think about how technology can change your future children. Would you want this for your child?

7. Intro to Genetic Counseling Project We’re going to take on the role of an assistant to a genetic counselor. You are going to be creating an informational pamphlet about a particular genetic disorder that may be detected through genetic testing.

8. Intro to Genetic Counseling Project Huntington’s Disease Tay-Sachs Disease Down’s Syndrome Hemophilia

9. Intro to Genetic Counseling Project How is this disorder inherited? What are the symptoms of the disorder? What are the current treatments for this disorder? Is there help available for families with this disorder? Who should have the test done? What is the procedure for the test? What exactly do the test results mean? Does the test indicate probabilities or certainties of having offspring with this disorder?