CP+McManus+Megan

=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title:** Sexually Transmitted Infections
 * Grade Level(s):** 9th Grade
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** Health
 * Key Words:** Symptoms, Transmission, Treatment, Prevention
 * Designed by:** Megan McManus
 * Time Frame:** 6 (80 min)
 * School District:** MSAD #9
 * School:** Mt. Blue High School

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * This unit will focus on healthy practices and/or behaviors to maintain the health of self and others in the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Students will learn the universal signs and symptoms that indicate the possibility of an STI. Students will also be able to describe the various ways in which STI’s are transmitted and acquired. Students will learn why getting treatment for an STI it is important to their immediate and future health. As a class we will (1) dispel what the myths are regarding STI’s (2) talk about the social issues and attitudes that might contribute to the spread of STI’s and (3) finally consider how life would different if you had an STI. The goal of this unit is to better prepare students for the consequences they could face if they have unprotected sex. ||
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