Blood+Typing+Simulation

Blood Typing Simulation

After studying the different blood types and donating or receiving blood, we do a simulation. If time allows it is fun to have the students investigate the history of blood donations. There are several kits available from various science companies to use. (Complete instructions are included in each kit. Also refills are available for each year's use.) The students enjoy this more when there is a name attached to the simulated blood sample. If time at the end, this activity can be combined with a language arts writing activity using one of the particular blood donors and writing a partner story.

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 * The students work with their lab partner.
 * The goal is to determine the blood type of 4 different individuals by testing the blood sample with the antibodies.
 * The students also have to determine the RH factor.
 * The students are given the names of each individual. They determine which blood type each individual has, who they can give blood to, and who they can receive blood from.
 * They fill out a chart labeling the information as well as other pertinent questions.
 * .After each lab group has completed the task, they then compare their results with other lab partners. If there is a discrepancy, they can redo the process to check their answers.