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Lesson Title: Organ, Stem Cell and Blood Donations – Making Informed, Life-Saving Choices (PSHE / Health / Citizenship)
This informative KS4 PSHE lesson explores the importance of donating blood, stem cells, and organs. Students learn how the donation process works, the reasons people choose to donate, and how the law supports donation in the UK. Through discussion, ethical decision-making, and case studies, students develop empathy, critical thinking, and awareness of life-saving choices.

Lesson Aims:

Define organ, stem cell, and blood donation and understand how each works

Explore the difference between living and deceased donation

Understand the UK’s “opt-out” organ donation law (Max and Keira’s Law)

Consider religious and personal views on donation, including respect for beliefs

Reflect on reasons why someone might choose to donate (e.g. saving lives, family, faith)

Investigate who can donate and who might need a transplant or blood transfusion

Engage in an ethical debate and persuasive writing task to argue for organ allocation

Build empathy and understanding through real-life inspired case studies

Perfect for PSHE, Health Education, or Citizenship lessons. Supports 51����, decision-making, and British values.