Transcript Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections Assignment

Sexually Transmitted
Diseases/Infections Assignment
Assignment Description
Your Task
To Get Started
What must be included
References
Checklist for flyer/brochure
Checklist for presentation
Self-reflection rubric
Mr. Stetler
Assignment Description
• Description: You will be working on a group project (3-4 in a
group). Each group member should be assigned a job. The following is
a list of jobs necessary in order to complete the assignment.
1. Research person - Gather information on the STD/STI and narrow the information
down to what is specifically related to the assignment.
2. Computer person - Person familiar and comfortable on working with computers.
3. Creative/Idea person - Person responsible for creating a presentation, responsible
for art work, pictures, brochures, etc...
4. Class Activity person- Student responsible for developing a 3-5 minute activity
related to your STD/STI to get the class actively involved.
Presenter (s)- Should involve the entire group; give actual presentation
to the class, make sure all parts are included (10-15 minute presentation).
Your Task
Your Task
Your group will be assigned one STD/STI listed below. You will
be given two days in the library to research information on
the internet and a hot list will be provided.
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Herpes
HPV – Human Papillomavirus
Syphilis
HIV
To Get Started
Your creation: After you gather the information, your group
must create and present the information to the class.
 You must provide a copy of the information to the class in either a flyer or
brochure format (other ideas may be approved by the teacher).
 Your presentation must involve everyone in the group and must include a
visual aide (poster, pictures, drawings, power point, etc…) that must be
approved by the teacher.
 Your presentation may include a summary of information, review, game,
or any method approved by the teacher that will get your classmates
involved.
 The presentation must range from 10-15 minutes in length.
What Must be Included
You must provide information on the following:
 Whether the disease is a bacteria or a virus (and what that means)
 Signs and symptoms
 How its transmitted
 Which parts of your body it will affect
 Treatments or cures
 How to avoid contracting this STD/STI
 Target age (if provided)
 Appropriate and approved pictures (close-ups are most effective)
 Interesting facts/statistics/additional information.
 How it affects teenagers
 Where can you get tested?
- (Remember to list all your sources.)
References
Center for Disease Control:
http://www.cdc.gov/STD/
Teen Health:
http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/
Web MD:
http://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/sexual-health-stds
STD Symptoms:
http://www.stdsymptoms.org
And many more… (please copy the URL for me if you find a good site.)
Checklist for Flyer/Brochure
 Make sure the following questions are answered on your flyer or brochure:
Did your group verify if the sexually transmitted disease/infection is a virus
or bacteria?
Did your group summarize the signs and symptoms of this particular
sexually transmitted disease/infection?
Did your group illustrate the dangers of acquiring this particular sexually
transmitted disease/infection?
Did your group recommend what to do if a person finds out that he/she is
infected? Where can/should a person be tested for STI’s?
Did your group make recommendations to help reduce the chance of
acquiring that particular sexually transmitted disease/infection?
Did your group justify the information provided through a list of sources?
Checklist for Presentation
 Make sure the following questions are answered in your presentation:
 Do you have enough copies of your flyer for each student in the class?
 Is your Visual Aide completed and ready to be used during your presentation?
 Did your group design an informative presentation communicating the importance
of preventing the transmission of your sexually transmitted disease/infection?
 Did your group develop a creative way to get the class involved in your
presentation?
 Did each group member have a role during the presentation?
Self-evaluation rubric
 Answer the following questions about your assignment by circling Yes or No and by
rating your effectiveness on a scale of 1-4 (4 being the best).
1. Did your group verify if the sexually transmitted
disease/infection is a virus or bacteria?
Circle one
Yes No
Circle one
1 2 3 4
2. Did your group summarize the signs and symptoms of
this particular sexually transmitted disease/infection?
Yes No
1 2 3 4
3. Did your group illustrate the dangers of acquiring this
particular sexually transmitted disease/infection?
Yes No
1 2 3 4
4. Did your group develop a creative activity to get the class
involved during your presentation?
Yes No
1 2 3 4
5. Did your group make recommendations to help reduce
the chance of acquiring that particular sexually transmitted
disease/infection?
Yes No
1 2 3 4
6. How would you evaluate your project?
Yes No
1 2 3 4
Informative Group Project: STD/STI’s
Learning Target Addressed:
Health Problems & Disease Prevention
STD/STI researched: _____________________
You will be scored (from 1-4) on how
effectively you met the criteria below
and demonstrated knowledge and
understanding in your assigned disease.
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All Deadlines met-------------------------------Flyer/Brochure----------------------------------Work/Research Habits------------------------Visual Aide (Power Point/Poster board)---Creative activity: presentation---------------Demonstration of knowledge: presentation
Impact and Relevance to Teens---------------
Comments:
Period: _____A/B
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Overall Score:
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