Genetics of Blood Types

Blood type, an inherited characteristic, has use in everything from forensic investigations to medical procedures. Students will use Innovating Science’s new simulated blood to determine the blood type of four unknown samples and use their results to assist in the resolution of a fictional paternity dispute. Kit contains enough materials for 10 groups. Teacher’s Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*

Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B; LS1.A; LS1.B; LS3.A; LS3.B

Performance Expectations: MS-PS1-2; MS-LS3-2; HS-LS3-1; HS-LS3-3

Cross Cutting Concepts: Structure and Function; Cause and Effect; Scale, Proportion, and Quantity Science is a Human Endeavor

Engineering Practices: Developing and Using Models; Asking Questions and Defining Problems; Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Kit Includes:

• 4 Simulated Blood Samples
• Mother
• Child
• Sample X
• Sample Y
• 1 btl Simulated Anti-A Serum
• 1 btl Simulated Anti-B Serum
• 40 Blood Typing Trays
• 1 pkg Toothpicks

Regulatory Note: Non Regulated

*”Next Generation Science Standards” is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm.  For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.