Curated OER
The Human Genotype
Six different chromosome activites introduce biology aces to heredity, chromosomal abnormalities, sex-linked traits, and the human genome. The hands-on activites are fairly simple for the teacher to prepare and will prove to be both...
Biology Junction
Hemophilia: Genetics of the F8C Gene
Queen Victoria, of England, carried the hemophilia gene, and her children passed it on to the ruling families of Russia, Spain, and Germany. Scholars learn how hemophilia passes from generation to generation—usually undetected in women....
Give and Let Live
Blood and Transplant: Blood
Why is blood donation so important, anyway? Science and health classes across multiple grades benefit from an in-depth look into the need for and process of blood donation. With an emphasis on presenting the topic in a non-threatening...
Curated OER
The Clark Family Story: Tracing the Cause of Hemophilia
Ms. Strohfeldt did not omit anything when she designed this comprehensive lesson plan on DNA mutation and sex-linked traits. Begin with a pretest as an anticipatory set. Read a case history of the Clark family and the occurrence of...
Curated OER
Raven Chapter 13 Guided Notes: Patterns of Inheritance
In this short space, it would be impossible to describe the breadth of this seven-page genetics worksheet. Geared toward AP or college biology learners, they explore not only the basic vocabulary and concepts, but also the Law of...
Curated OER
Beyond Mendel's Laws of Inheritance
Mendels laws of Genetics are extended here with examples of traits that are completely controlled by just one gene. Malfunctions such as albinism and baldness can therefore be tracked and will demonstrate inheritance patterns to your...
Curated OER
Ethical Decision Making Model-Dealing with Genetic Disorders
In groups, learners read a case study of a couple who produced a child with hemophilia. Although tthe reading breifly mentions how a hemophiliac child is produced, the focus of this lesson is the ethical implications. This lesson is more...
Curated OER
Blood
In this blood worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle given 24 clues about the components of the blood, the cells of the blood and the immune system with its antigens and antibodies found in the blood.
Curated OER
World Hemophilia Day
For this world hemophilia day worksheet, students read or listen to a passage, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in order, write discussion questions and...
Curated OER
Blood and the Circulatory System
For this circulatory system worksheet, students review the organs that are involved with this body system, including their structure and function. Students explore the problems that can occur with the circulatory system. This worksheet...
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STDs
In this biology worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to types of STDs. There are 42 biology terms located in the word search.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Dna From the Beginning: Sex Linked Hemophilia in the Royal Romanov Family
An animated pedigree clearly explains the way hemophilia was inherited in the Romanov family. Interpreting pedigrees and sex-linked crosses should be much easier to understand after going through this tutorial.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Your Genes, Your Health: Hemophlilia
An excellent site that investigates the causes and treatments of Hemophilia, as well as the symptoms and much more.
Other
National Hemophilia Foundation
The National Hemophilia Foundation site offers comprehensive information on bleeding illnesses and updates on research.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Hemophilia
An in-depth overview of the bleeding disorder hemophilia. Discusses what it is, its causes, symptoms, treatment, complications that may arise from the disease or from treatment, and more.
Other
Psbc: Introduction to Hematology
This well-illustrated overview of blood biology examines the development and function of each of the different types of blood cells. Features include an assessment test.
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Inheritance of Hemophilia
This site explains the X-linked inheritance of Hemophilia and includes a diagram.
Curated OER
Kids Health: How to Deal With Hemophilia
What is hemophilia, how do you get it, and how do doctors treat it? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this article just for kids.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Blood Diseases
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Problems can occur with red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and other parts of the blood. Many blood disorders are genetic, meaning they are inherited...
Other
Hemophilia Federation of America
Information on the Hemophilia Federation of America. Contains recent hemophilia-related news articles and links to hemophilia-related sites.
WebMD
Web Md: Hemophilia
An in-depth look at the condition of hemophilia. Content includes a discussion of the two major types of hemophilia, what causes hemophilia, its symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options are available.
Remedy Health Media
The Challenges of Being a Woman With a "Male Disease"
An article on the challenges of being a woman with a disease considered by many to be a "man's disease", hemophilia and HIV/Aids. Excellent information on how the disease affects women and the issues around having the disease. Original...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.28 Blood Diseases
Understand how blood illnesses affect human health.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Platelets
This lesson will identify how blood clots work and disorders associated with blood clotting.