Blood Typing

Video on Blood Types

Blood Types are determined by one factor:

The antigens found on the red blood cell.  These antigens determine the type and whether it is positive or negative (Rh factor).

Whether you can receive or donate blood safely brings in a third factor of the antibodies found in the plasma.  

If antigens and antibodies of the same type come into contact clotting can occur.

Example Blood Type Card

You will create your own set of Blood Type Cards (8 total)

Side 1 (Front)  - Picture of the red blood cell on it with the correct antigens, antibodies and Rh Factor.

Side 2 (Back) - List what blood types it can receive safely and which it can not.

Resources to Help You Found Below
Reading on Blood and Lymph p. 94-96 Blood Types

Learn Genetics - Blood Types

Blood Types - Get Body Smart

Blood Type- Kids Health

Information on the History of Blood Typing

Link to Karl Landsteiner Nobel Prize

Link to Blood Type Game
Read the "about" before playing the game.