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STD WEBQUEST. -a way of finding out beforehand. Introduction.
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STD WEBQUEST -a way of finding out beforehand
Introduction • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as the term implies, are diseases transmitted through sexual activities. Although most of these diseases are readily preventable, each year more than 12 million cases are reported in the United States. Because the infections often do not cause any symptoms, many more cases go undetected and untreated.
Immunulogy • STDs are transmitted by exchange of body fluids or by direct contact with the infected area. It is also believed that most sexually transmitted diseases facilitate the transmission of HIV infection. (A review of the introduction to Immunology might be helpful.)
Task • You and a partner will become an expert about the STD you choose. It will be your responsibility to collect and analyze statistics and data regarding the STD as well as determine what you feel is the school/teacher’s responsibility in warning/teaching children about STD’s. After collecting and analyzing data, you will create PPT presentation as well as give an oral presentation of you statistics and findings.
Process • Choose a STD to research from the document provided in the following link: sexually transmitted diseases. • Research the history of the sexually transmitted disease • Collect and analyze data and statistics regarding the STD • Determine role of the school/teacher in education students about STDS. • Create a PowerPoint presentation as well as prepare for an oral presentation. • Send the presentation to Mr. Melton (jmelton@chatsworth.com.sg)
Choices • Gonorrhea • Herpes • Chlamydia • HIV/AIDS • Hepatitis • Syphilis • Vaginitis • Human papilomavirus • Candida Albicans • SarcoptesScabiei • Trichomoniasis • Yeast Infection • Chancroid • UreaplasmaUrealyticum