HS Biology: Twins in Space

Name________________________

Part 1:

Scott and Mark Kelly are both homozygous recessive for the gene that
leads to cataracts. What are the possible genotype and phenotypes of
their parents? (Use the letter C)

Part 2:

Scott comes back from his year-long mission and is now heterozygous for
the cataract gene. If his wife is homozygous recessive for the same gene,
what would be the genotype and phenotype ratios of their children?

Aaron Willey

UNCSA Interview

April 3, 2015

HS Biology: Twins in Space

Name________________________

Assessment:

Actress Angelina Jolie has been in the news lately for choosing to undergo surgery to reduce
her chances of developing cancer after genetic screenings showed that she carried a faulty
BRCA1 gene.

Read the excerpt from her NY Times piece below.

Imagine you are an individual who is also

undergoing a tough decision related to either you or your loved ones genetic makeup.

Write a response to Jolies article for the NY Times editorial column.

Include a description of

your story and whether you agree or disagree with her decision.

In your article, you must also use material covered in class to exhibit an accurate understanding
of the following terms: Gene, Allele, Dominant, Recessive, Homozygous, Heterozygous,
Genotype, and Phenotype.

For maximum creativity points, consider including another form of expression related to the
topic. Examples include a sketch, photograph, poem, musical piece, or dramatic reading of
your article.
Criteria

Beginning
(14 pts)

Developing
(16 pts)

Accomplished
(18 pts)

Exemplary
(20 pts)

Required
components

The project is
lacking a
number of the
required
components
The project is
severely lacking
in detail and
accuracy
The project does
not demonstrate
a clear
understanding of
the concept

The project is
lacking more
than one of the
required
components
The project is
lacking in detail
and accuracy

The project is
lacking one of the
required
components

The project includes all

of the required
components

The projects
content has minor
errors/or is lacking
in detail
The project uses
class material but
fails to show deep
understanding

The project is accurate

and thorough

Technology is
appropriate but is
not used to its full
potential
Project is very
creative

Technology is
appropriate and is used
to its full potential

Content

Concept
Mastery

Use of
Technology
Creativity

Aaron Willey

Technology
chosen is
inappropriate
and
Project lacks
creativity

The project
needs more
integration of
class material
demonstrate
understanding
Technology is
appropriate but
is poorly used
Project is
somewhat
creative

UNCSA Interview

The project correctly

uses class material to
demonstrate
understanding

Project shows creativity

above and beyond
what is required

April 3, 2015