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Lesson Plans - Health

AIDS in Africa II: More Than Sympathy

This lesson focuses on why the disastrous numbers surrounding the AIDS epidemic in Africa exist. It asks students to explore what is being done, and what can be done, to ease the situation.

The Spread of AIDS

Students will

* discuss how increased transportation and trade can facilitate the spread of disease;
* research and answer questions about the spread of the AIDS virus around the world; and
* create multimedia presentations or written reports explaining how changing patterns of global interdependence are affecting the spread of AIDS.

Stories of Aids

Students will do the following:
1. Examine the physical effects of AIDS
2. Study the plight of people living with AIDS and the effects on their families and friends

World AIDS Day

World AIDS Day is observed on December the 1st each year. It really is a day that should be very high profile in all countries around the world. Of course, it is to raise awareness of the horror of AIDS.

Educational Lesson Plans for World AIDS Day

This lesson plan is specifically designed for high school groups, but can be easily adapted for use with middle school or young adult audiences.