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Understand the Role of Blood Banking in Medicine

Define blood banking and explain why it is important for storing and using blood in emergencies and medical treatments.

Identify how Dr. Charles Drew’s innovations in blood banking saved lives, especially during World War II.

Explore Dr. Drew’s Contributions to Medical Science

Describe how Dr. Drew improved blood storage by separating and storing blood plasma.

Explain the impact of his work on blood transfusions and the development of modern blood banks.

Examine the Historical Context of Dr. Drew’s Achievements

Discuss the challenges Dr. Drew faced as an African American doctor and scientist, including segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.

Analyze how racial discrimination affected blood donation policies and how Dr. Drew overcame these barriers.

Connect Dr. Drew’s Work to Modern Medicine

Explain how the techniques Dr. Drew developed are still used today in surgeries, emergencies, and treatments for illnesses like anemia.

Identify the importance of testing and screening donated blood for safety.

Develop Critical Thinking Skills

Reflect on the qualities that made Dr. Drew a successful medical pioneer, such as innovation, perseverance, and resourcefulness.

Evaluate how his story demonstrates the importance of using science to improve lives and promote equality.

Encourage Reflection and Personal Connection

Imagine what it would be like to work on Dr. Drew’s medical team and identify ways students could contribute to saving lives.

Discuss how students can apply Dr. Drew’s values of hard work and dedication to their own goals.

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Activities Inspired by Dr. Charles R. Drew

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Engage your middle school students with these educational and interactive Black History Month worksheet sets! Each set spotlights the remarkable achievements of a notable Black scientist, physician, mathematician, or innovator, making history come alive in your classroom.Features:10 Thought-Provokin...

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Key Concepts in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine

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Key Concepts in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine

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Dr. Charles Drew Quiz

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The Impact of Blood Banking quiz for 6th grade students. Find other quizzes for Science and more on Quizizz for free!

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Charles Richard Drew - American Chemical Society

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Learn about Dr. Charles Richard Drew, who discovered a method for long-term storage of blood plasma and organized America’s first large-scale blood bank.

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Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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Dad's Legacy through Her Lens: Sylvia Drew Ivie on Dr. Charles Drew's legacy as a Blood Bank pioneer