Evolutionary Medicine

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 10.06.07

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Overview
  3. Rationale
  4. Background
  5. Objectives
  6. Strategies
  7. Classroom Activities
  8. Activity 1:
  9. Activity 2:
  10. Activity 3:
  11. Activity 4:
  12. Activity 5:
  13. Activity 6:
  14. Activity 7:
  15. Activity 8:
  16. Cited References
  17. Annotated Bibliography
  18. Electronic Resources
  19. Student Resources
  20. Appendix—Content Standards

AIDS in The Teenage Community

Deborah Smithey

Published September 2010

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Rationale

Adolescents represent one fourth of the newly diagnosed cases of HIV infection in the United States. Students need to realize the importance of using a condom if they are sexually active. Alcohol and drug use are closely linked to unprotected sex. Students who use drugs and consume alcohol have a higher rate of having unprotected sex. Stigmas are placed on individuals who are infected with the AIDS virus. Early detection is crucial for individuals who may have this virus. It is important for teachers to realize and understand privacy and confidentially laws of students infected with this virus. A science teacher has to instruct the whole child. It is incumbent for science teachers to introduce and teach the important issues regarding HIV. The disease has killed a significant percentage of the population of the world. It is my duty as an educator to address this problem head on.

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