Explain the benefits of being a living donor.

Explanation should include kinds of donations, including

• organ
• tissue
• bone
• whole body donation (upon request) 

and timing of donation.

Teacher Resources:

• Virginia State Anatomical Program,  (http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/medical-examiner/vsap/) Links to an external site.
• Process to Become an Organ Donor, (https://www.dmv.org/va-virginia/organ-donor.php) Links to an external site.

Process/Skill Questions: 

• What is the process of harvesting organs for donation?
• How can organ donation delay funeral services?
• Where do bodies go for scientific donation?
• What is the impact of being an organ donor?
• What can prevent a decedent from being a donor?