3. If I Mark Yes to be a potential organ/tissue donor, I should:a. Learn the facts about donation and transplantation.b. Say “yes” to donation at the DMV office when I get my license.c. Talk with my family and friends about my decision.d. All of the above.

4. If a donor is over the age of 18 and is listed on the Iowa Donor Registry, family authorization is stillrequired before organ, tissue and eye donation can take place. True or False

5. There is no cost to the donor or his/her family for organ, tissue and eye donation. True or False

6. If everybody registered as a donor, less people would die waiting for a transplant. True or False

7. I will receive the life-saving care I need if I am sick or injured even if I have joined the Iowa DonorRegistry and have DONOR: Y on my driver’s license. True or False

8. One organ and tissue donor can help save or improve the lives of more than 50 individuals. True orFalse

9. Race is one factor that must match when determining who receives donated organs or tissue. True orFalse

10. Individuals under the age of 18 or over the age of 60 cannot become organ and tissue donors. True orFalse

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Donation and Transplantation Quiz

1. Check all organs that can be transplanted.BladderKidneysIntestine

Gall BladderLungs

PancreasSpleenHeartBrainLiver

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2. Check all tissues that can be transplanted.Heart valves

SkinMuscle

CartilageLigamentsCorneas

VeinsBones

TendonsAdipose

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Now that you’ve had a chance to learn about registering as a donor, write about what surprised you mostabout organ, tissue and eye donation:

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Homework Assignment – Share Your Decision

Please discuss organ, tissue and eye donation with your family tonight. Share what you learned from thepresentation today and inform them of your decision.

Questions to ask:• Are you a registered donor? Why or why not?• Do you know anyone who became an organ, eye or tissue donor?• Do you know someone who is an organ transplant recipient or tissue recipient?

Dear Parent or Guardian:

Your child learned about organ, tissue and eye donation and transplantation in class today. Every personapplying for a driver’s license or identification card in Iowa has the opportunity to choose whether or notthey would like to register as a donor.

The goals of this lesson were:• To educate students about organ, tissue and eye donation and how transplants can save lives.• To provide students with basic information for making an informed decision as to whether they want toregister to be a donor.• To encourage students to discuss this important topic with their parent or guardian.

Please take some time as a family to discuss this issue and review any information your child brings home.Listed above are some of the things they learned about donation. Even though it may feel uncomfortable, afamily discussion about organ, tissue and eye donation now could someday make a decision aboutdonation easier for your family. Many families faced with this decision have shared it was a relief to knowtheir loved one’s feelings about donation.

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Homework Assignment: Organ, Tissue and Eye Donation

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Time Frame: 30-45 minutesThis lesson plan is designed to introduce the student to the topic of organ, tissue and eye donation inpreparation for being asked to join the Iowa Donor Registry when they apply for their driver’s license. Youhave the ability to decide how this topic best fits into your curriculum.

Students will:• View “Mark Yes” video provided by IDN• View Organ Donation & Transplantation: How Does it Work? (Source: organdonor.gov)• Be provided printed materials with information about organ, tissue and eye donation and what itmeans to be registered donor.• Be encouraged to have a conversation with their parent or guardian about their decision.

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Lesson Plan: Understanding Organ, Tissue and Eye Donation

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