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toc =G.R.A.S.P.S= = = 2) A Glogster describing the project and why the student should be chosen. 3) Oral presentation of your project. || . || =Understanding(s)= •DNA controls the expression of traits in differentiating cells. • New organisms come from the recombination of genetic material. • DNA changes over time through mutation and genetic engineering, resulting in new traits, disease and evolving species.
 * Goal || The student will submit a proposal for a genetic research project.and a Glogster to present the project to the Education Program Director and the mentors. ||
 * Role || The student is a high school student applying for an internship at Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. ||
 * Audience || The Education Program Director and the desired mentor at Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. ||
 * Setting || The student is applying for a summer internship at Jackson Laboratory. Competition is fierce and the student will want to present a research idea that will catch the attention of a mentor teacher. ||
 * Presentation || 1) Written proposal of a research project. It must be approximately 2 pages in length and include an introduction with the question/hypothesis, a description of the research process and a conclusion and may include one diagram taking up less that 1/4th of a page.
 * Standards || **Paper:** Organization 10%, Content 30%, Mechanics 10%, Graphic Organizer 10%, Proposal 30%, and References 10%
 * Glogster:** Originality 15%, Content 50%, Outline10%, Sound and Video Quality 10%, Layout 10%, and Sources 5%
 * Presentation:** Preparedness 20%, Content 40%, Posture and Eye Contact 10%, Answers Question Well 10%, Speaks Clearly 10%, Enthusiasm 10%

=Introduction= Imagine what the world would be like if we could eliminate diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. How about finding a solution for old age, or growing new organs if the ones we have wear out, or restoring sight to the blind. This may sound impossible right now, but 30 years ago video conferencing was a common theme in science fiction and now we can Skype one another for free and //Go to Meeting// and other conferencing tools have transformed the business world. Genetics is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing fields of study right now. Many of the most exciting discoveries of this century have been in the field of genetics and epigenetics. Cures have been found for many diseases and more are on the horizon. The most amazing thing is that many of these discoveries have happened right here in Maine. [| The Jackson Laboratory]in Bar Harbor, on Mt. Desert Island is a world class genetic research facility and the only real supplier of mice bred for scientific experiments in the world. They have over 1400 employees and have distributed over 2.7 million mice in over 5000 varieties to researchers in over 50 countries. Best of all they have a [|summer education program] for high school students. It is a nine week program in which the student gets to spend the summer at one of the most beautiful spots in the state, just outside [|Acadia National Park], live in a [|mansion], develop their own genetic experiment, use all of the cool lab equipment, help change people's lives... and even get paid for it. What's not to like?

=Task= You are a student interested in applying for this coolest of all summer jobs. There are generally 10 applicants for every spot in the program therefore to make your application stand out above the rest, you need to catch their attention. Your job is to put together a proposal for an exciting genetic experiment you are interested in pursuing. The top 20 applicants will go to Bar Harbor to deliver their presentation in person and answer questions from the researchers. You will be expected to research a disease that has a genetic component (cancer, heart disease, Down's Syndrome), and write a paper summarizing what you have learned. You will include a proposal for a genetic experiment that would answer questions about your disease. You will then create a blogster to 'sell' your proposal, and present it to the program director and the prospective mentors. The program director will determine the students that have the necessary skills; and then the mentors will choose the student that best fits with their own research and interests. May the best scientist win! Good Luck.

=Conclusion= Congratulations! You have successfully completed the proposal project. Now that you have researched, and compiled; created, produced, and presented it is now time to enjoy the fruits of your labors. You have learned about how DNA changes and how those changes affect the function of the body. You have learned **a lot** of vocabulary and concepts having to do with medicine and genetics which will be a huge help for anyone that goes to a doctor (is there anyone **not** in this group?). You have learned how to design an experiment and have a clearer idea of what happens in a lab. You have also learned some things about yourself. Maybe this is something that you would really like to do with your life and maybe it isn't, but now you know. If you are really interested in pursuing the summer program, the application process is provided on the Jackson Lab web site. The deadline is in January so you will need to take care of it right away. I would be happy to provide a reference or any other assistance you need to complete it.