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I Guess, Then I Make Decisions

AWARENESS What Are We Doing?

In this project, you will research blood types in your community. You will also learn about the blood types you can get in a blood transfusion and how probability helps to avoid problems. Finally, you will organize a blood donation awareness campaign.

Beginning and Observation

En este proyecto, investigarás los tipos de sangre que hay en tu comunidad. También,aprenderás sobre los tipos de sangre que puedes recibir en una transfusión, y cómo la probabilidad ayuda a evitar problemas.Finalmente, organizarás una campana de concientización sobre la donación de sangre.

Blood donation is a significant progress in medicine and human life.Throughout history, there had been attempts to investigate the possibility of making blood transfusions, but the results were unfavorable, and the process had been banned. After much research, four blood groups were identified: A, B,AB, and O; afterward, the Rh factor was determined (positive or negative).

1. In communities, do the following:

a) Research the blood types and the Rh factor in books, scientific magazines, and reliable web sites,or interview local experts in the field, and write everything you find about them in your notebook.b) List the different blood types in your community.Also, write down your family members' blood types.c)Now, research blood transfusions: their characteristics,the risks they represent, if any, the situations in which they are needed, and the benefits of blood donation.d) Identify places in the community where you can donate blood.

2. In assembly, brainstorm ideas about the benefits of blood donation,and write about its advantages and requirements.

According to the Oficina de Información Científica y Tecnológica para el Congreso de la Unión, Mexico is last in voluntary blood donation among other Latin American countries.

3. Look in books or websites for the reason why voluntary blood donation is so low in Mexico. Write your findings in your notebook.

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