Presymptomatic Testing for Huntington's Disease

Series: Ethics

Grade Level: 9-12

Authors: Robert W. Hansen and Sharon J. Duffy

Publisher: High School Human Genome Porgram

Copyright Date: 2000

URL: http://hshgp.genome.washington.edu/teacher_resources/EthicsModuleJuly1998.pdf 

Cost: Free

Genetics Content Coverage: human genetic disorders, pedigree analysis, social issues in genetics, alleles, Mendelian genetics/probability

Description: This ethics module leads teachers and students through examination of the ethics and decision making behind genetic testing. It is not practical to use the whole unit as a GEON member however they are multiple figures and activities that could be adapted for a classroom visit.

Reviewer Comments:

“The extensive background information and actual adaptations from teachers who have previously used the material makes this module valuable as is or it can be modified for a better fit into what the teacher is already doing.”