Project Information

Grade Category: 7-9

Team Size: 1

Subject Area: Biology

Project Type: Descriptive

Language: English

A Summary of your project: The Human Genome project is an enormous undertaking which attempts to read and map the entire human genetic makeup. This project, which has been going on for 13 years and has cost millions of dollars, has evolved due to factors such as DNA sequencing and synthesizing. Many important scientists have also helped keep the project on a steady path. The goals of the Human Genome Project are extensive and far-reaching, and have the potential to help find cures to many diseases.       

The Software Tools used:
WYSIWYG Web Builder 4.0
Paint
Photostory 3 for Windows

The Hardware Tools used:
IBM ThinkPad T42
Olympus © Stylus 700 digital camera.

The Source of the Idea for the project: The principal of McGill University, as well as the Montreal Gazette.