Play this game

Really - I'm mean it.

Play this game on a real computer. 

It requires flash, so I don't think it will work on your ipad.

http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/bloodtypinggame/gamev2/index.html

The scientist that figured out there are different blood types won a Nobel Prize for his work. To learn more -

http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/landsteiner/readmore.html

Antibiotics

Bacteria reproduce quickly, that also change as a population very quickly.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/survival/clock/

This link should give some visuals and ideas on how bacteria can become resistant to our medicines.

Some people had great questions about disease today. John Green has wonderful videos that covering big topics. Here is one on disease through World History.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PLBmUVYYeg

Red House Red Cross Blood Drive

Making an appointment for our blood drive

To make an appointment, please visit the site https://www.redcrossblood.org/. You will need to enter our zip code, locate the Bath Middle School on May 11. You must create an account to select the best appointment time for you. There is also a mobile app free to download to make appointments and see the exact hospital where your blood went to save lives. 

What's a gene? video

Use this link to watch the short video called "What is gene?"

http://statedclearly.com/videos/what-is-a-gene/

Resources for learning about inherited traits

Have you ever wondered why we don't have a text book?
Here are some excellent resources to help read and see information again.
 
http://www.dnaftb.org/1/index.html

http://www.cccoe.net/genetics/heredity.html

Brainpop videos on genetics
You must log in to see these with our school account.
https://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandgenetics/