There has been a lot of research on how teratogens cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies. What are Teratogens? They are anything that will interfere with the growth or development of a fetus. You will find article after article about the effects of women smoking, taking drugs, and drinking alcohol on developing babies. But what happens if a man smokes, takes drugs, or drinks alcohol? Can this harm a developing fetus?
Directions:
- Write at least 200 words on this topic.
- Save and name your assignment “Week 1 Research Assignment”, then save on your computer. This document will then be uploaded by clicking on “Browse my Computer”.
- Make sure to cite your sources in your assignment.
Tips:
- Read pages 59- 64 from Chapter 2.
- Check out these websites:
- http://www.come-over.to/FAS/mentoo.htm
- http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1998/10/02/MN77373.DTL
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3901885/
Grading Criteria
Earned Points/ Maximum Points
Explains teratogens and how they cause genetic and congenital birth defects in babies. 40/40
Evaluates the impact that drugs/alcohol have on the reproductive system of a man and supports the statement of whether this can harm a developing fetus. 40/40
Proper APA format of citations and references. 10/10
Grammar, spelling, and correct APA format 10/10
Total
100/100
Word Journal – Select one concept or theory from Chapter 5 and one concept or theory from Chapter 6 and summarize each concept or theory using one word. (make sure you cite and include page numbers).
Secondly you will write a short paragraph on why you selected the word to describe the concept or theory you selected from each of the 2 chapters.
Finally from the word you selected you will write a short paragraph explaining why you selected the word and describe the concept or theory for each of the 2 chapters (two short paragraphs).