What's Your Blood Type?

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OREGON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

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In this activity, learners perform a simulated blood test procedure. They perform control reactions
and test reactions, then use their observations to determine the blood type of different "suspects."
This activity is currently used in the Crime Scene Chemistry unit of Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry's Chemistry Lab, but can be adapted to other educational environments, including a home
chemistry lab. Cost estimates are per 100 learners. For safety reasons, this activity works best as a
demonstration for younger audiences.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:

10 to 30 minutes

Learning Time:

5 to 10 minutes

Estimated Materials Cost:

$1 - $5 per group of students

Age Range:

Ages 11 - adult

Resource Types:

Activity, Demonstration, Experiment/Lab Activity

Language:

English

Materials List (per group of students)

KOH (potassium hydroxide) (keep 20g on hand)FeCl3-5H20 (ferric chloride hexahydrate) (keep 30g
on hand)waterred food coloryellow food colorwell platetwo 75mL squeeze bottlesfive 125mL
squeeze bottlestwo one-liter bottlesone 500 mL bottle

Keywords

CrimeCrime SceneCrime Scene InvestigationCSIbloodforensicsblood typingantibodyblood

cellproteinsolutionbiochemistry

Subjects
Life Sciences

Cells

Chemistry of Life

Human Body

Circulation

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Chemical Reactions

Chemistry of Life

Informal Categories

Crime Science

Science Festivals Activity

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

see

see color

read

touch

Learning styles supported:

Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Experiencing Chemistry

Crime Scene Investigation

Access Rights:

Free access

By:

Chemistry Lab, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Rights:

All Rights Reserved, Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, 1997

Funding Source:
National Science Foundation