Lesson 1: The Vital Fluid (Blood Composition & Typing)
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Explain how blood components contribute to overall function.
What is in blood
How does blood clot
Plasma, RBC, WBC, platelets, hemoglobin, antigen, antibody
HS-LS1-1
HS-LS1-2
Interpreting data charts
Analyzing percentages
Examine blood components
Connect structure to function
Purpose is understanding blood as connective tissue
DOK 2
Blood donation and universal donors
Blood is blue in body
Simulated labs
Sorting cards
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1siFIsOAs45CxuUlyJt9dNRdT70eTva14fJMeE1qXHPk/edit?tab=t.0
Blood donor compatibility challenge
Skills Assessed
- Interpreting biological data
- Problem solving
- Applying genetics concepts
- Classification and comparison
Content Assessed
- Blood components
- ABO blood typing
- Rh factor
- Antigens and antibodies
- Blood compatibility
- Blood clotting function