Resource Links
New Zealand Blood Service has researched a range of useful resources to support teachers in using blood donation as a context for learning.
The search returned 59 results.
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About blood types
26 July 2012
Website for the Canadian Blood Services. Includes information about the different blood types and blood donation facts. Includes a world map of blood types (although New Zealand is not included).
Also includes a resource centre which links to information about various subjects.
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Studies
Medium: Website
Year: Year 9 , Year 10 , Year 11 , Year 12 , Year 13
Source: Canadian Blood Services
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Blood mystery solved: Two new blood types identified
26 July 2012
You probably know your blood type: A, B, AB or O. You may even know if you’re Rhesus positive or negative. But how about the Langereis blood type? Or the Junior blood type? Positive or negative? Most people have never even heard of these.
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Studies
Medium: Articles, News
Year: Year 11 , Year 12 , Year 13
Source: Science Daily
Link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120223183819.htm
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Blood Pressure
26 July 2012
General information and helpful diagrams about blood pressure.
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education, Science, Social Studies
Medium: Information sheets, Website
Year: Year 9 , Year 10 , Year 11 , Year 12 , Year 13
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Blood Transfusion
26 July 2012
Web page explaining blood transfusions. Includes video of a haematologist describing the process of giving blood and the reasons why people need blood transfusions. She also explains how the blood is tested to reduce the risk of infection.
Learning area: English, Health and Physical Education, Mathematics and Statistics, Science, Social Studies, Technology
Medium: Website
Year: Year 9 , Year 10 , Year 11 , Year 12 , Year 13
Source: NHS Choices
Link: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blood-transfusion/pages/introduction.aspx
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Heart and circulatory system: How they work
26 July 2012
Video and transcript explaining how the heart and circulatory system work.
Learning area: Health and Physical Education, Science
Medium: Video, Website
Year: Year 9 , Year 10 , Year 11 , Year 12 , Year 13
Source: Mayo Clinic
Link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/circulatory-system/MM00636
