Being a donor - science to inform choices

In this lesson, we will learn about what and how we can donate blood, organs and stem cells.

Being a donor - science to inform choices

In this lesson, we will learn about what and how we can donate blood, organs and stem cells.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Blood donation
  2. Stem cell donation
  3. Organ donation (and carrying a Donor Card)

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5 Questions

Q1.
In 2018, how many people in England donated blood?
1 million
20,000
250,000
Correct answer: 830,000
Q2.
The NHS need approximately how many new blood donor per day?
4
40
Correct answer: 400
4000
Q3.
Only heart, kidneys and liver can be donated.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Very few people need an organ donation
Correct answer: False
True
Q5.
Only the wealthy can donate organs.
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
There are 8 main blood groups.
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Roughly how much blood is taken from our body when donating?
Correct answer: 10%
2%
5%
7.5%
Q3.
The donation of organs can be useful for research.
False
Correct answer: True
Q4.
Which of the following organs can be donated?
Correct answer: All of above
Heart
Kidney
Liver
Lungs
Pancreas
Small bowel
Q5.
If you do not want to donate your organs, you must opt out.
False
Correct answer: True

Lesson appears in

UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Healthy lifestyles: Choices approaching adulthood

RSHE (PSHE)