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Mahopac 492
Teacher Vocabulary
Syllabus Connection
Values Integration
· • Drugs and alcohol lead you to do things you wouldn't do
drug-free, so don't drink alcohol or use drugs of any kind.
• The chance of blood entering your bloodstream is very high
when sharing a needle or other equipment to shoot drugs, so
don't shoot drugs and don't share a needle or other equipment.
AIDS - The initials for the disease ''Acquired Immune Deficiency
Syndrome." A disease caused by a virus which breaks down the
body's immune system, making it vulnerable to opportunistic infections
and cancer.
Condom - A sheath used to cover the penis. Condoms come in a
variety of materials. Rubber is a material that prevents penetration
of HIVand does not break as easily as other substances. Used
during sexual intercourse to prevent the transmission of semen,
blood, or vaginal secretions and protect against the AIDS virus
(HIV). See Appendix C.
Opportunistic infection - An infection caused by a microorganism
that rarely causes disease in persons with a normal immune system.
Semen - The fluid that is expelled from the penis during sexual activity.
Sexual abstinence - Not having sexual intercourse with another
person.
Sexual intercourse - Physical sexual contact between individuals
that involves the genitalia of at least one person. Includes vaginal
intercourse, oral intercourse, and anal intercourse.
Vaginal secretions - Fluids within the vaginal tract.
V Family Life Education - appreciating the role of the family in
society in preparing each member for the responsibilities of family
membership and adulthood, including marriage and parenthood.
(pp.26-27)
VI Diseàses and Disorders - understanding diseases and disorders
and taking actions to prevent or to limit their development.
(pp.28-29)
Reasoning/understanding
transmission
the consequences associated with AIDS
Respect for self and others/making responsible decisions to abstain
Self-discipline/ delaying sexual activity
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