Format
1. Students are asked to define key terms to be used in the discussion.
2. Clinical images are reviewed of various STI symptoms and compared to students' previous concepts.
3. Pathology and treatments of viruses, bacteria and parasites are compared/contrasted.
4. Questions are invited throughout the program.
Objectives
Participants will:
1. Describe the primary differences in infections caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites.
2. Identify the most common sexually transmitted diseases.
3. List and discuss the pro/cons of various methods used to prevent the spread of STDs.
4. Define the difference between HIV and AIDS.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
National
Health
Standard 1-Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Grades 6-8
1.8.1 - Analyze the relationship between healthy behaviors and personal health.
1.8.5 - Describe ways to reduce or prevent injuries and other adolescent health problems.
1.8.6 - Explain how appropriate health care can promote personal health.
1.8.7 - Describe the benefits of and barriers to practicing healthy behaviors.
1.8.8 - Examine the likelihood of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
1.8.9 - Examine the potential seriousness of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Grades 9-12
1.12.5 - Propose ways to reduce or prevent injuries and health problems.
1.12.6 - Analyze the relationship between access to health care and health status.
1.12.8 - Analyze personal susceptibility to injury, illness, or death if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
1.12.9 - Analyze the potential severity of injury or illness if engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
Standard 3-Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.
Grades 6-8
3.8.4 - Describe situations that may require professional health services.
Grades 9-12
3.12.4 - Determine when professional health services may be required.
Standard 5-Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
Grades 6-8
5.8.4 - Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy alternatives to health-related issues or problems.
5.8.6 - Choose healthy alternatives over unhealthy alternatives when making a decision.
5.8.7 - Analyze the outcomes of a health-related decision.
Grades 9-12
5.12.1 - Examine barriers that can hinder healthy decision making.
Standard 7-Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
7.8.1 - Explain the importance of assuming responsibility for personal health behaviors.
State Standards
Please reference the National Health Education Standards above.