http://blonde-doctor.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] blonde-doctor.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] fandomhigh2006-11-14 10:20 am
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Biology, 11/14, Period 2

Coffee, donuts and juice were set on a table at the front of the class, and Elliot handed out the lab as the students walked in.

"Hey, guys. Today we're going to learn about blood types, which is kind of like DNA but with training wheels on, in that they used to be used for identification back in the dark ages before we had DNA testing. Or, you know, 15 years ago.

"In the human population, there are four major blood types -- O, A, B and AB, and then each can be Rh-negative or Rh positive. In a typical human population, roughly a third each will be A positive and O positive, and the other six groups will split the final third."

Elliot continued with her lecture, explaining antigens, transfusions, and other factors relating to blood type.

"Two activities today, one serious -- well, graded, anyhow -- and one completely goofy. First, I want you to pair up and do one of the activities in your lab handouts. It's your choice whether you do the one with the baby or the one with the murder.

Second, if you have time I want you to look at this handout about the Japanese blood type theory of personality and see how it applies to yourself. There's a test on the bench that will let you type your own blood if you don't know. Like, I'm AB, which makes me, 'Cool, controlled, rational. Sociable and popular. Empathic.' Huh.

"That's it for today, so please get to work."

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] willbedone.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 05:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"What if it was the janitor who was the vampire?" Willow asked. "He works at night, he found the body - sounds suspicious if you ask me."

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 05:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Let's test out the bloodwork," Jamie replied. "Then we'll tie the janitor to the ground and force feed him garlic."

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] willbedone.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
"Can we use magnifying glasses while we do it?" Willow asked. "I feel all good mysteries should have magnifying glasses."

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Magnifying glasses work," Jamie replied. "So does that make you Sherlock? And I'm Dr. Watson?"

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] willbedone.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Willow bounced with excitement. "Oo! We could make those hats out of paper!"

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 06:03 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thing Dr. Ried would care?" Jamie said picking up some appropriately head-sized pieces of paper. "Also how do you fold it? I always end up with a wad of paper on my head."

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] willbedone.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Willow pulled out her laptop and quickly Googled it. "Okay, I think we can manage it if we follow these instructions. Otherwise? Stapler and duct tape and we swear not to tell anyone we didn't do proper origami."

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Isabel raised an eyebrow as she tried to type her blood. She supposed she shouldn't be surprised that it didn't type properly since it didn't even look normal in the microscope. (http://stripedwall.com/cpg/albums/tv/roswell/101/roswell1x01_0177.jpg)

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Jamie looked over Willow's shoulder and started making the hat. "You know this really should be part of the lab instructions. Oh! You want to test the first suspect?"

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] willbedone.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 06:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"We probably should," Willow agreed. "Oh! When the time comes, can I do the interrogating? I'm very good at it."

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] multi-madrox.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"Can we play good cop/bad cop?" Jamie said finishing up his hat (which looked more like a crumpled up piece of paper than a hat). "We did that before! Remember? The forces of evil would crumble before us."

Re: Sign In, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] like-a-sponge.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Greg Sanders

Re: Sign In, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 07:33 pm (UTC)(link)
M. Parker

Re: Sign In, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 07:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"AB. Mick Jagger, John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Thomas Edison." Parker looked thoughtful. "I can live with that."

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
"What do you have?" Parker asked, having typed her and come up with the universal receiver. "A, B, AB, O?"

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 07:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Right, like she can resist the one with the switched babies.

Parker worked through the results, and considered the results with some thoughtfulness.

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
"Color me shocked," she snickered. "Actually I think I'm more type ET."

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Parker tilted her head. "What? Wait, no kind of human blood type at all?"

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
"Look at this," Isabel said pointing at the microscope. "And tell me if that looks human to you. This is why we had to have Alex substitute his blood for Max's when Max got in a car accident."

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Parker looked through the microscope, and shook her head. "Okay, that's more bizarre than any medical tech is going to ever be able to handle. They'll think they mixed your blood with bleach or window cleaner to get that." She frowned, folding her arms and stepping away. "Hey. If you get hurt, who the hell do we get to give you a blood transfusion? Max?"

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"I guess. Or Michael. Or even Lonnie," she said wrinkling her nose. "Not that I'd want that bitch's blood anywhere near mine. I suppose the trick is to not get hurt that bad."

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"And a double dose of agreement on that." Parker frowned, then shook her head. "MedFlight it is. Or Bel shimmering you to New Mexico, if it's necessary. Although I like the scenario where you don't get hurt at all best."

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh that would go over well," she said with a wry laugh. "I can just imagine Bel shimmering me into the backroom of the Crashdown. There's not enough cypress oil in the world to calm Maria down. So for everyone's sake, I'll just avoid getting hurt." Isabel looked at the microscope one last time then pulled the slides off and rinsed them off in the sink. "Lonnie and I wound up having a little talk on Friday night. I don't think she'll be coming back soon."

Re: Japanese Blood Type Theory, 11/14

[identity profile] mparkerceo.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"Talk? Did this involve curse words, or kicking her ass?" Parker folded her arms. "And did you have back-up on this talk, I sincerely hope?"

Re: Lab, Biology, 11/14

[identity profile] willbedone.livejournal.com 2006-11-14 10:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ooh, yes!" Willow said. She held her in-progress hat like she was shaking someone by the shoulders. "Talk or I'll spell you so hard you'll be singing soprano!"

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