Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Leukocytes and Platelets

For Students 9th - 10th
This study of white blood cells includes informational reading material, illustrated diagrams, vocabulary, and self-checking review and application questions.
Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Wbc Count

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of a white blood cell test. How the test is performed, how to prepare for the test, risks involved, and the results of the tests are discussed.
Handout
Other

Dr. Hull: Parents' Common Sense Encyclopedia: Cbc, Complete Blood Count

For Students 9th - 10th
Chart giving the normal ranges in a complete blood count or CBC. Looks at white blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells, platelets, and average red cell size. Click on highlighted terms for more information about them.
Handout
Other

Health on the Net Foundation: Eosinophil

For Students 9th - 10th
A definition of eosinophil, one of the five different types of white blood cell characterized by large red (i.e. eosinophilic) cytoplasmic granules.
Handout
Other

New York State Dept. Of Health: Cellular Hematology

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of hematology and normal leukocyte counts.