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Why Do Blood Types Matter? Instructional VideoWhy Do Blood Types Matter? Instructional Video
Publisher
TED-Ed
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7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Media Length
4:42
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2015
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Why Do Blood Types Matter?

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Here is a fascinating video that explores the genetic implications of our blood types as humans, how we can determine an individual's blood type based on cell alleles, the RH factor, and how blood types can mean life or death for those humans in need of a transfusion.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

blood types, alleles, red blood cells, blood cells, blood, antibodies

Additional Tags

science

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners would benefit from a basic understanding of cell anatomy and human biology prior to beginning this video

Pros

  • Graphics and illustrations really help to convey subject matter
  • Option to customize lesson by including your own online assessment and discussion questions

Cons

  • Speaker moves fairly quickly through the content

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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