What's Your Blood Type? Discover That and More!
In this class students will learn about blood types, how to calculate the probability of genetic crosses, and how blood type is determined. I walk the students through testing their blood at home and then play a blood typing game!
What's included
3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
Lessons 1 & 2 have assignments to practice the material learned. The assignments are highly recommended.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Join me on an exciting journey as we unlock the secrets of human blood in this engaging, self-paced, 3-lesson course! Together, we’ll explore the anatomy of human blood, dive into the intricacies of ABO blood types, and understand the crucial role of Rh factor proteins. Using interactive Google Slides paired with Pear Deck, you’ll master Punnett square crosses for blood types in no time. I’ll make sure the dynamic videos and animated clips keep learning fun and easy to grasp. You’ll discover the fascinating process of blood typing with anti-serum and learn how this vital information is used in life-saving blood transfusions. I’ll even demonstrate how you can test your own blood at home using a simple kit. To wrap up our course, we’ll dive into an exhilarating online game where you’ll simulate typing a patient’s blood and providing the correct blood transfusions. Get ready to save lives with your newfound knowledge! Join me for an unforgettable adventure into the wonders of human blood, and become a mini-expert in no time!
Learning Goals
Understand Blood Anatomy: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the components and functions of human blood.Master ABO Blood Types: Learn the differences between ABO blood types and the significance of each.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum3 Lessons
over 3 WeeksLesson 1:
What is blood?
This lesson explains the basic characteristics and functions of human blood. 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Blood Genetics
This lesson explains the basic genetics behind what determines your blood type. Punnett squares are introduced to calculate the probability of an offspring's blood type. 1 assignment
Lesson 3:
What's your blood type?
In this lesson, you will be guided through testing your blood type at home with a kit and how to read the results. If the student is testing their own blood, parental supervision required during this lesson. Students will then play a game in which they blood type a patient and then give a blood transfusion. 1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Video of actual blood will be shown. If student is testing their own blood, parental supervision required during this lesson. Pear Deck interactive slides requires a Google sign in. No other information is gathered.
Supply List
If you would like to test your own blood, you will need a home testing kit similar to this: https://amzn.to/3yR27QU If student is testing their own blood, parental supervision required during this lesson.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Education from Rockford College
I have a Bachelor of Science with a minor in Biology. I am certified in AZ for K-12 education with an approved area of general science and Biology. I have a Master's in Secondary Education, and another in Educational Leadership. For the past 21 years I have been teaching Science grades 7, 8, and High School Biology and Environmental Science.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$12
weekly or $36 for all content3 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 3 learners
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Ages: 12-18
