Curated OER
Kidney Pools: Are They Fair?
Students examine the kidney donation process and make ethical decisions as various stakeholders in specific case studies. They decide which candidate should receive a kidney donation.
Curated OER
Liver Roulette: Who Gets the Liver?
Students complete various exercises and activities as they examine the procedures involved in organ transplants and the ethical issues surrounding organ donations.
PBS
Online News Hour: Organ Donation
The resource is a health spotlight special report on organ donation. Learners hover their mouse over an illustration to determine how many people are waiting for organ donations. Articles on the perspective of religion and how to become...
Other
United Network for Organ Sharing
This nonprofit charitable organization maintains the nation's organ transplant waiting list under contract with the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Includes a fact sheet,...
University of Florida
University of Florida: Body Donation Programs in the United States
This site lists the donation organizations, their addresses and phone numbers in each of the states.
Other
U.s. Department of Health and Human Services: Donate the Gift of Life
Use this resource to learn about the need for life-saving organ donations. Also find statistics on donors and recipients. Includes video.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Anatomical Donations Program
This site, at the University of Michigan, explains the importance of donations, what the procedures are, FAQs, and other information.
American Heart Association
American Heart Association Heart Transplants
"When does a person need a transplant? How many people need and receive transplants?" Learn the answers to these question when you use this site.
Orca Book Publishers
Orca Book Publishers: Sudden Impact Teaching Guide [Pdf]
When her friend is hospitalized after a soccer game, Tina helps find a donor match for his rare blood type. But then the donor himself is in an accident. This teacher's guide for Sudden Impact by Lesley Choyce includes a book summary,...