Two activities help high schoolers learn about HIV and AIDS. First, groups read and discuss articles that provide information about sexually transmitted diseases and conduct further research to gather current information. They then create bumper stickers or posters to inform their peers and fight the diseases as part of a prevention campaign.

Concepts

hiv/aids, infections, the immune system, abstinence, safe sex

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Instructional Ideas

• Check your school policy regarding whether parents and caregivers must be notified about discussions of these topics
• Invite a health care professional to take part in the lesson
• Divide the class into eight groups, assign each group a different article to read, discuss, and report on to the whole class

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils must have access to computers with internet
• Requires copies

Pros

• The packet includes templates for the posters, a comprehension quiz, and an answer key
  

Cons

• None