A black Scientist - Charles Drew and blood components

A ppt lesson that combines the science of blood with thoughts about the BLM movement. There is rare material in the science curriculum where a black scientist is celebrated and as such this opportunity should not be missed. The slides include basics about the components in blood and their functions. When key phrases such as blood plasma are familiar the story of Charles Drew is told via a couple of youtube links and a biography activity.

Also included is another ‘Name the black scientist’ ppt. Students will struggle, but that is the point, the black scientists do not get their story told.