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Mahopac 490
LESSON 36a Grades 9-12
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Objective
There are methods
of prevention for AIDS.
Learner Outcome
Comprehensive Health
Education 'Iopicís)
Values Integration
Understand how abstinence from illegal drug use can prevent the
transmission of the AIDS virus.
VI Diseases and Disorders
VIII Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Substances
which put one at risk to expo-
Respect for Self: Avoiding behaviors
sure 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 drug use despite pressures.
Motivating Activity Students will write an article for the school newspaper on how abstinence
from illegal drug use can prevent the spread of the AIDS virus.
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Identification Students will identify drug practices that put a person at risk to be
exposed to the AIDS virus.
Effective Communication Students will discuss how drug practices increase the risk of exposure
to the AIDS virus, why some people might continue the practices
regardless of the AIDS risk, and how such individuals can be
helped to change their behavior.
Decision Making Students will decide to:
• make decisions to avoid illegal drug use
• not begin to use illegal drugs
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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-esteem and selfworth
• seeking help for problems or concerns
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