These foundation activities introduce students to the study of blood. Students first draw samples of their own blood to:
Determine their own blood group‚
Observe tissue incompatibility‚
Then, they type themselves using the agglutination method which enables them to better understand the four basic blood groups. Besides their personal involvement in the experiment, students receive valuable experience in collecting and comparing data. Individual color coded sterile components help to simplify the procedure and guarantee results. The LAB-AIDS‚® Slide Guide‚® eliminates the need for glass slides and can be placed in the student's notebook as a visual record of the lab activity.
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Scientific Concepts:
Students sample and determine their own blood type
Observe tissue incompatibility and agglutination
Understand the four basic human blood types
Experience collecting and comparing data
Content List:
1 Teacher„¢s Guide with MSDS
32 Slide Guides‚®
32 Alcohol pads, pre-saturated
32 Blue spatulas for Anti-A serum
32 Yellow spatulas for Anti-B serum
32 Lancets, sterile, disposable
1 Anti-A, blood-typing serum, Drop control bottle
1 Anti-B, blood-typing serum, Drop control bottle
Classroom Planning:
To complete this kit requires approximately one 50-minute class period.