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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2011Stock # sc11_049_01_70Volume 049Issue 01
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Understanding the Components of Blood
This article is a revision of an Internet activity to help students understand why blood looks red and what are the major components of blood - red and white blood cells, plasma, and platel... See More
This article is a revision of an Internet activity to help students understand why blood looks red and what are the major components of blood - red and white blood cells, plasma, and platelets. It uses everyday materials to create a model and helps students visualize the compositions of blood. This 5E activity for elementary students uses commonly found food products and is fully explained in this article.
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