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Mahopac 419
( LESSON18 Grades 4-6
Objective There are methods of prevention for AIDS.
Learner Outcome Understand how abstinence from illegal drug use can prevent the
transmission of the AIDS virus.
Comprehensive
Education
Health
Topic(s)
VI Diseases and Disorders
VIII Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Substances
Values Integration Respect for Self: Avoiding behaviors which put one at risk to exposure
to the AIDS virus.
Respect for Others: Avoiding behaviors which can result in the transfer
of the AIDS virus to another person.
Self-discipline: Abstaining from illegal druguse
despite pressures.
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Motivating Activity Students will create a drawing/poster of how the AIDS virus can be
transmitted by illegal intravenous drug use.
Identification Students will identify drug practices that put a person at risk to be
exposed to the AIDS virus.
Effective Communication Students will discuss why people might use illegal drugs and the
advantages to abstaining from illegal drug use.
Students will discuss how illegal drug practices increase the risk of
exposure to the AIDS virus.
Decision Making
Students will decide what actions a person could take to avoid illegal
drug use.
Positive Health Behaviors Students will practice positive health behaviors to remove themselves
from the possibility of exposure to the AIDS virus, such as:
• resisting peer pressure
• abstaining from illegal drug use "
• participating in activities that enhance self-respect and
self-concept
• seeking help for problems or concerns
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