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Blood

Activity 3E: “Where in the World is Your Blood Type?”
Topic: Blood

Part of:
Unit: Cast Your Net: Adventures with Blood
Lesson 3: I Want Your Blood: Blood Transfusions

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Keywords

world map, map, ABO blood type, blood type, geography

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Key Concepts

antigens, ABO blood groups, components of blood, world geography, allele, Punnett square,homozygous trait, heterozygous trait

Process Skills Utilized

constructing, analyzing, differentiating

Intended Grade Level - 6-10

Objectives

Using a world map, students will be able to:

  • examine the worldwide distribution of the ABO blood types
  • observe patterns among the locations where these blood types are prevalent
  • locate geographic locations on a world map
  • devise a color key to mark the location of the ABO blood types

Activity Description

By performing the lab, students will determine the geographic distribution of the ABO blood types. They will use a world map to color code the locations of the blood types and to determine patterns of distribution.

Activity Materials (per student)

  • Map pencils
  • Copy of Student Information Pages
  • Copy of Student Data Pages


Activity Management Suggestions

Make transparencies of the 1/4 inch Grid, which is provided at the end of the teacher pages. Students can use this grid to estimate areas on their maps.

Modifications:
For students needing more assistance: Group these students with peers who can assist them during the activity. Check often for understanding.

For highly able students: Allow these students to do research on the distribution of blood types and the ABO antigens. Students may also be grouped with other students to provide peer assistance.

Extensions:
Students can research the Rh blood group and create a map showing how the ABO and Rh blood types are grouped world-wide. Students can research additional information about genetic drift and natural selection and how these environmental influences affect the distribution of blood types around the world.

References Used

Palomar College, San Marcos, California
http://anthro.palomar.edu/blood/

Nobel Prize Website
http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/medicine/landsteiner/

American Association of Blood Banks
http://www.aabb.org/

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