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Big Idea: Blood Transfusions Instructional VideoBig Idea: Blood Transfusions Instructional Video
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:37
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2013
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Big Idea: Blood Transfusions

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For most of history, people did not know what blood did or how it was created, which made the idea of putting blood into a person sound ludicrous. After years of science, and many extremely negative reactions, scientists have found a way to make blood transfusions safe. 

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Concepts

blood, human body systems, the history of medicine

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Research the attempts to create synthetic blood
  • Review the blood types and the importance of knowing yours
  • Host a blood drive

Classroom Considerations

  • Be aware that the comment section is public and may not be appropriate for display in the classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Short and engaging video maintains scholars' attention
  • Includes cross-curricular connections to history and many branches of science

Cons

  • None

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