Sexually Transmitted Diseases

OBJ: I will examine the signs and symptoms of STDs. I will demonstrate an understanding of how STDs are transmitted. I will identify one

option for testing and treatment.

Describe the emotion of this picture?

VIDEO CLIP: Avoiding the risk of STDS

While watching the video, reflect on the following questions:

If you contracted a STD, how would it affect your life?

Why are most teenagers not concerned about contracting STDs?

Why are teenagers especially vulnerable to

contracting STDs?

CLASS ACTIVITY

Each student has received a notecard. You have one minute to get as many signatures from the opposite sex as possible...

WHAT IF.....

Pick the the “WHAT IF” bag and decide how you would respond in the situation.

Quick Write…At the end of class

Option: Work with a partner

Write a paper on the following topic:

Is the benefit or pleasure of sex worth the risk of a sexually transmitted disease? Include at least three points or reasons

Include: Topic SentenceLinking words and detailsFacts and detailsConcluding sentence

STD Brochure

Read and study the STD brochure. Ask questions!

video clip: STD slides

Slide 1: Healthy female cervix

Slide 2: Chlamydia has infected the cervix

Slide 3: Pelvic Inflammatory disease

Slide 4: Scar tissue btw liver and diaphragm

Slide 5: Genital warts on man’s penis

Slide 6: Genital warts on vagina

Slide 7: Demonstrate how a person gets the genital herpes virus

Slide 8: Herpes blister on the underside of man’s penis

Slide 9: Herpes blisters on a woman’s labia

What STDs can be cured?

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Syphilis

Trichomoniasis

What STDs are incurable?

HIV/AIDS

Herpes

HPV/Genital Warts

STD BROCHURE

As we review the STD brochure, highlight important facts to differentiate between the STDs

Testing and Treatment

• Health Department offers free testing and treatment. Call to make an appointment:

• Doctor’s office: offers testing and treatment but person will be responsible for payment

Quick WriteOption: Work with a partner

Write a paper on the following topic:

Is the benefit or pleasure of sex worth the risk of a sexually transmitted disease? Include at least three points or reasons

Include: Topic SentenceLinking words and detailsFacts and detailsConcluding sentence

For example…

Topic sentence:

The pleasure of sex is not worth the risk of a sexually transmitted disease.

Linking words and phrases:

First of all, some sexually transmitted diseases can not be cured.

Facts and details:

For example, herpes and genital warts can not be cured, so a person will have to live with the embarrassment of getting outbreaks their entire life. They also have to worry about passing these sexually transmitted diseases on to their next partner.

Concluding Sentence:

In conclusion, abstinence is the best option to ensure that a person will not get a sexually transmitted disease.

QUICK WRITE

1. List one STD that can be cured.

2. List one STD that can not be cured.

3. What STD is a virus and appears as small blisters on the sex organs or mouth?

4. List one STD that can damage a person’s reproductive organs if gone uncured.

5. How can a person prevent getting a STD?

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Genital Warts

Genital Herpes

TrichomoniasisHIV/AIDS

Syphilis

Review for ExamYou will need your notes on the following topics:

• Qualities of a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship

• Sex Laws in North Carolina

• Different forms of Contraception

• HIV: 4 fluids and ways to transfer the virus

• STDs: symptoms

Create a 15-20 question test! On a separate sheet of paper, write an answer key.