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Connecting D.O.T.S

Author
The Transplantation Society, Nederlandse Transplatie Stichting, Canadian Society of Transplantation
Region
Canada
International
Grade Level
6-12
Media Type
Educational Program
Lesson Plan
Science
Activity
Teacher's Guide
Age Level
11-18
Language
English
Description

Connecting DOTs is an online platform dedicated to educating schoolchildren on donation and organ transplantation (Donation and Organ Transplantation for Schools). It provides information for teachers, students and their families. As organ transplantation is a very important topic for the treatment of end-stage organ disease, it is important to raise awareness amongst the general public.

DonorFacts is the student section of the website. The three modules in Donorfacts were shaped after the Dutch program, Donorwise. Much of the modules were translated directly from Donorwise from Dutch into English. Donorwise was created by The Dutch Transplantation Foundation with support of the Dutch Society of Transplantation. 

The modules include interactive sessions and videos, and provide general education to broaden awareness on organ donation and transplantation. It is hoped that students will share their knowledge with family and friends discussing about what they learned. 

Content Links
Lifesaving Organs and Tissues that can be donated
Infographic: Organ transplants in Canada, 2020
Infographic: Trends in end-stage kidney disease in Canada,* 2019
Video: Girl receives lifesaving kidney during pandemic, thanks to former babysitter
Video: Learning to Save Lives (Organs & Tissues)
Video: The Logan Boulet Effect (TSN)