Treacher Collins Syndrome-Wonder

Introduction

Welcome! Today, you will complete a mini webquest that involves researching Auggie's medical condition called "Treacher Collins Syndrome."

Task

Follow the instructions and record your responses in your journal. This will count as part of your station grade.

Process

Click on the following two links and watch the videos. There is no necessary audio, but if you have headphones, you may listen to the song along with the video. You will notice that some cases are more extreme than others.

What are your reactions to the video? Please write your response in at least one sixth grade paragraph.

Now, click on the next link below and answer the following questions in your journal:

http://www.medicinenet.com/treacher_collins_syndrome/article.htm

--What is Treacher Collins Syndrome?
--How common is this disease?
--Write down one more interesting fact about the disease.
Now, go to the final website. Click on the link that says "Faces of TCS." Choose a name and read about this person's story. Write down whose story you chose.

Evaluation

Complete as much as you can within the time provided. This will be counted as a journal grade.

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