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Mahopac 500
LESSON 37 Grades 9-12
Objective
Learner Outcome
Comprehensive Health
Education Topic(s)
Values Integration
There are social and economic implications of AIDS.
Recognize a balance between rights of an individual and rights of
society.
X Community Health
Majority Rule with Respect for Minority Rights: Balancing the individuals's
right of privacy with society's right for public health.
Reasoning: Thinking for oneself.
Respect for Others: Appreciating diverse views.
Motivating Activity
Identification
Effective Communication
Decision Making
The class will hold a debate on the following topic:
Resolved: that mandatory AIDS testing is necessary to protect our (
society.
Students will identify:
1. How is the AIDS virus transmitted?
2. What does AIDS testing confirm?
3. What are the rights of individuals in our society?
4. What rights does society have to protect itself from spread of
disease?
Students will debate and discuss the debate topic.
After the debate, the students will complete the following:
• I was surprised that
• I learned that
_
• I would like to know more about
Student will recognize that it is acceptable to hold either point of
view.
The class will vote on whether or not mandatory AIDS testing is necessary
to protect our society.
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Positive Health Behaviors Students will recognize the balance between the individual's rights ( /'
and society's rights.
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