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LESSON 34 Grades 9-12
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Objective
Learner Outcome
Comprehensive Health
Education 'Iopicís)
Values Integration
There are skills to practice that will lead to positive health behaviors.
Recognize responsibilities of a family when a member has AIDS.
II Emotional Health
V Family Life Education
, VI Diseases and Disorders
X Community Health
Respect for Others: Responsibilities to one's family; compassion,
caring, and understanding.
Respect for Self: Asking for help from individuals and groups that
are able to provide assistance.
Motivating Activity
The teacher will distribute a "Dear Sam" letter:
Dear Sam:
My brother was just diagnosed as having AIDS. He will be home
from the hospital next week. What needs to be done to help him?
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Identification
Students will divide into groups to identify:
• physical concerns and needs
• emotional concerns and needs
• family concerns and needs
• community resources
UPSET
Effective Communication Students will discuss roles and responsibilities of family for each
identified concern.
Students will draft a response to UPSET that reflects each aspect
identified.
Decision Making
Students will decide how the family can meet the varying needs of'
the person with AIDS.
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