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Teacher Notes on Lesson 20
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Background
Special Considerations
Syllabus Connection
For this activity we have used the term "the AIDS virus" to help the
students relate to what they read and hear about AIDS. The more
accurate designation is that Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
is the transmitter of the disease AIDS.
A true-false quiz is used to clarify information students have or
should have, This quiz is repeated in increasingly complex form
through grades 4-12. Itis important for you to review regularly accurate,
up-ta-date information stressing especially the ways AIDS is
and is not transmitted. Correcting misinformation can reduce the
fears that could get in the way of practicing skills that will protect
oneself, and others, frornAll.ïß. You will probably want to refer to
the Appendix section on "Current Information on AIDS" of this
guide or call the toll-free information number, 1-800-342-AIDS, or
the New York State hotline, 1-800-541-AIDS, to provide yourself with
the latest information about AIDS. '
Adapt the "AIDS MYTH-FACT SHEET" to suitthe needs of your students
and distribute to each student. Have students respond to each
statement and correct their own mistakes: The lesson allows for correction
of misinformation during a discussion of student responses.
An answer sheet is included for your convenience.
While good health practices do not include. sharing makeup and
towels, the information is included to stress ways AIDS is not transmitted.
This is also an opportunity to reinforce that sitting next to a
student with AIDS does not put one atrisk because the AIDS virus is
not transmitted by casual contact. . '.
Information on sexual intercourse-fnaybe introduced in this lesson.
Because the knowledge level about human reproduction varies according
to local curriculum and the knowledge of individual students,
the lesson should be adjusted to insure thatthe information
presented and the student's preparation for the lesson match. Adjustments
in the lesson or prerequisite lessons may be necessary .
.VI Diseases and Disorders - understanding diseases and disorders
and taking actions to prevent or to limit their development.
(pp.28-29)
Values Integration
Respect for self! awareness and concern for one's own health
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Reasoning/understanding
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