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Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York.



Teachers, if you want to connect your classroom to local health issues using engaging video that meets New York State Standards, then this is the place to connect and integrate WCNY’s Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York into your next lesson plan. 
Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York is a Telly award-winning 30-minute documentary that takes the public through the process of rapid AIDS testing, along with candid conversations with non-traditional HIV/AIDS infected patients. The film takes an intimate look into the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, goes on a visit to a Baptist Church where the pastor openly preaches about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and makes an appeal for education, protection, and testing.

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Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York

Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York

Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York Video

Parental Discretion advised concerning children under the age of 13 viewing the WCNY production Facing HIV/AIDS in CNY.

Please choose a segment from the list below.

Citation (MLA)
Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York. WCNY-TV. 2006. www.wcny.org/education

Citation (APA)
Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York. WCNY-TV (2006). www.wcny.org/education

Teacher's Guide

Introduction

Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York is a 30-minute documentary that takes the public through the process of rapid AIDS testing along with very candid conversations with non-traditional HIV/AIDS infected patients, a look into the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, a visit to a Baptist Church where the pastor openly preaches about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and an appeal for education, protection and testing.

About the Lesson Plan

Curriculum: Health Grade Level: 9-12 Length of Lesson: 2 Sessions

This Lesson Plan was developed to support classroom use of the documentary Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York.

Learning Objects:

Students will analysis the relationships between physical activity and the contraction of HIV/AIDS virus, examine HIV/AIDS epidemic in minority communities, understand prevention and risk reduction strategies and know how to access community resources.

Materials:

Computer with Internet Access
Newspapers and Magazines
Poster board
Markers, Glue, Scissors, paper and pens

Procedure:
Class Period One

Break students into groups. Ask the students to share what they already know about HIV/AIDS. Each group should have someone write down the key points made during the group discussion.

View the video Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York. The teacher can show the full video or select a segment that is pertinent to the area of curriculum. After viewing the video the teacher will introduce vocabulary words, AIDS, Antibody, HIV, Immune System, and Safe Sex. Allow time for students to discuss the video. During class discussion students should be encouraged to share the prior small group discussions as they analysis and examine the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Teaching Activity:
Class Period Two

In small groups students will plan and design an eye-appealing poster that depicts a message or messages conveyed during the video, Facing HIV/AIDS in Central New York. The group will use materials available, newspapers, magazines, and classroom art supplies. Each poster should reflect an understanding of HIV/AIDS and can be displayed in the classroom or other parts of the school building to enhance awareness of HIV/AIDS.

Cross Curriculum Activity (Technology)

The student can create and present a PowerPoint Presentation using information discussed in class and library research. The student can incorporate downloaded segments of the HIV/AIDS Video into their presentation.

Vocabulary

AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; a collection of illnesses which signal that one's immune system has been damaged or suppressed by HIV infection.

Antibody A specialized protein found in the blood that assists white blood cells in inactivating or eliminating a specific bacteria or virus.

HIV Human immunodeficiency virus—the virus shown to cause AIDS.

Immune System A system in the body that fights and kills bacteria, viruses, and foreign cells and which is weakened by HIV.

Safe Sex commonly used term describing sexual practices, which minimize the exchange of blood, semen, and vaginal fluids.

RESOURCES

Learning Standards New York State Health & PE

Grades 9-12

  • 1.1.3 Students apply prevention and risk reduction strategies, which can delay the onset or reduce the risk of potential health problems into adulthood.
  • 2.1.2 Students demonstrate personal and social skills, which enhance personal health and safety.
  • 3.1.6 Students demonstrate the ability to access health services for prevention, illness and emergency care.

Parental Discretion advised concerning children under the age of 13 viewing the WCNY production Facing HIV/AIDS in CNY.

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