Blood buddies

Description

Discover what blood is, its role in the body and what the different blood types are. Learn about the range and importance of different blood products. Carry out tests and select a compatible blood type for a person requiring a transfusion, using your understanding about the genetics of blood. Go on a simulated tour of a blood donor centre, hearing from people who donate blood on a regular basis and from those who receive it. Explore the history and some of the myths and misconceptions relating to the donating of blood.

• Look at the role of blood and blood products and find out about different blood types.
• Investigate what it means to donate blood, the importance of blood donor screening, what the blood is used for and who it helps.
• Look at some examples of people whose lives depend on a regular supply of donated blood products.
• Investigate the science of blood, the use of antibody and antigen tests to identify a blood type, and discover the different methods of collecting blood products.
• Explore a timeline of events that demonstrate how blood donor services have evolved over time, and look at many of the myths and misconceptions relating to the donating of blood.