| (a) |
Locate sources and evaluate information, according to specific criteria, about behaviours that do/do not put one at risk of HIV and/or Hepatitis C infection. |
| (b) |
Distinguish between primary and secondary sources of HIV/AIDS information, and of expert and non-expert sources. |
| (c) |
Examine the role of and determine the influence of technology (e.g., radio, print, television, Internet, cell phones, personal listening devices) in gathering, processing, and using HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C information. |
| (d) |
Examine personal knowledge in terms of what is already known about HIV and Hepatitis C. |
| (e) |
Ask questions that lead to deeper understanding of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C (e.g., How do decisions, commitment, and actions related to HIV/AIDS vary depending on peoples' perceptions?). |
| (f) |
Analyze implications of/of not evaluating sources of and information about blood-borne infections. |
| (g) |
Examine knowledge related to blood borne pathogens, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C:
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| (h) |
Describe the formal and/or informal HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C resources/supports in one's community. |
| (i) |
Determine behaviours that may increase and those that may decrease the risk of blood-borne infections (e.g., tattoo, piercing). |
Topics include: facts about sexually transmitted diseases, symptoms and treatment for common STDs, consequences of leaving STDs untreated, the truth about common myths concerning STDs and the importance of practicing safe sex.
Portions of this DVD could be used at each middle level grade to support the achievement of particular grade-level outcomes.
