Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections Assignment

1. 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

2. 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. 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

3. 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

4. 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. 

5. 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.)

6. 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.)

7. 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?

8. 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?

9. 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? 2.  Did your group summarize the signs and symptoms of this particular sexually transmitted disease/infection? 3. Did your group illustrate the dangers of acquiring this particular sexually transmitted disease/infection? 4. Did your group develop a creative activity to get the class involved during your presentation? 5. Did your group make recommendations to help reduce the chance of acquiring that particular sexually transmitted disease/infection? 6. How would you evaluate your project? Circle one Circle one Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

10. Informative Group Project: STD/STI’s Period: _____A/B Do not write on this page Group Members: ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ 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. • 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--------------- 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Comments: Overall Score: ______