S+McManus+Megan

Office: Room 126 Ed Ctr. Office Phone: (207) 778-7000 Office Hours:** T, W, Th 2:30-3:30 ** E-mail: ** megan.mcmanus@maine.edu
 * Teacher: Megan McManus

=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.

=Establish Goals= Maine Learning Results: Health Education and Physical Education C. Health Promotion and Risk Reduction C1. Healthy Practices and Behaviors Grade 9- Diploma Students demonstrate healthy practices and or behaviors to maintain or improve the health of self and others in the prevention of STI's.

= = =Students will understand that= • STI's are transmitted in various ways and that there are universal signs and symptoms that indicate the possibility of an STI. • getting treatment is important to their immediate and future health. • there are various ways to protect yourself against STI's.

= = =Essential Questions= • how do you know if you have an STI? • why is it important to know about STI's in today's world? • why is it important to get treatment for an STI?

= = =Students will know= • Critical details: Different forms of transmission • Key factual information: Behaviors that put you at risk of contracting an STI. •Sequences and timelines: The progression of STI’s and their signs and symptoms.

= = =Students will be able to= • students will be able to define what an STI is and describe the universal signs and symptoms that indicate the possibility of an STI. • distinguish between myths and truths regarding STI's • create a plan to protect themselves from contracting an STI • analyze the social issues and attitudes that contribute to the spread of STI's • empathize with people who have STI’s. • be aware of the consequences they face if they have unprotected sex.

**Performance Task Overview** Columbia Pictures is looking to release a special anniversary edition of RENT! They are looking to include informational videos on STI’s in the special features section of the DVD. They are asking various family planning clinics in the northeast to create a prototype video (it can be on a specific STI or STI’s in general). The clinic with the best prototype video will get the chance to work with Columbia Pictures to create these informational videos and will receive a grant of $100,00 for their clinic. The video, if on a specific STI, must include information like what kind of STI is it (Bacterial? Viral? Parasitic? Or fungal?), who is most at risk, how is it transmitted, what are the signs and symptoms, how is it treated, what dangers/complications are there if you don’t get treated, where can you get treatment, and how can you protect yourself. If on STI’s in general the video must include an explanation of what STI’s are, how they are transmitted, what signs and symptoms to look for, how are they treated/cured, who’s at risk, what to do if you think you have an STI, where to go get treatment and how to protect yourself. Make sure your information is clear and accurate. The reproductive health of millions of men and women may depend on the information you give them! Good luck!

=Expectations= This class thrives on student participation, which means that students are expected to attend all classes, complete assignments before class (discussed in further detail below), and participate in class discussions. We will do a fair amount of group work in class and have several class discussions. It is in your best interest to be in class because if not you will be missing out!

All assignments and projects are posted on the class wiki for you to review and complete. Assignments and projects are to be completed and turned in at the beginning of class the day they are due. For each day the assignment is late, 10 points will be deducted until you reach a 0. Exceptions will be made assuming you talk to me in advance.

Cell phones should be turned off.

You are more then welcome to eat in my classroom, however, you must do so quiet and be sure to clean up after yourself! If you can not follow this rule then you will no longer be allowed to eat in class.

And finally, I (and the high school) have a zero tolerance policy for plagiarism. If you are caught plagiarizing you will receive an automatic zero on the assignment/project and will be sent to the principal to receive appropriate disciplinary action.

=Benchmarks= Below is the point value for each of your major projects this year. Your grade will be based on number of points earned from the total 300 points.

STI comic strip (20 points) Students will create a short comic using comic life to define what an STI is and what the universal signs and symptoms are for STI’s.

Go Ahead caller you are on the air… (40 points) Students will create a radio show in garageband where people call in and ask questions regarding the transmission of STI’s. The “callers” will be asking questions regarding the myths and truths we discussed in class. The “radio DJ’s” job is to inform “callers” about what is true and what is false and why.

Scripting (30 points) Students will write a script imagining what they would say to their partner if they had an STI and post it in their blog. Students will comment on each others blogs and give feedback based on information we talked about in class.

Issues iMovie (40 points) Students will select a media (magazines, newspapers, TV, movies, books, internet, etc.) and create an iMovie showing/talking about the attitudes and issues that this media has that contributes to or helps prevent the spread of STI’s.

Museum Box (20 points) Students will use museum box to collect information, videos, pics, about HIV/AIDS. Students will the present their boxes to the class and explain what they put in them, why, and how it relates to themselves and HIV/AIDS.

Protecting Yourself WebQuest (50 points) Students will take part in a WebQuest in which they get a chance to research the various ways to protect themselves from STI’s. Students will be given the chance to look up information on (but not limited too) condoms, dental dams, other barrier methods, testing, risky behaviors, and abstinence. Once students have gathered information on their selected form of protection they will write a 3 page paper on that topic.

Performance Task (100 points) There are several kinds of STI’s out there. As a class we won’t have the time to go in depth on each STI so students will have the chance to research a specific STI. Students will select whatever STI they wish to research and will be directed to sources via a WebQuest. Once students have gathered all the information they need they will create an iMovie about the WebQuest.

=Grading Scale= A (93 -100), A- (90 - 92), B+ (87 - 89), B (83 - 86), B- (80 - 82), C+(77 - 79), C (73-76), C- (70 - 72), D+(67 - 69), D (63 - 66), D- (60 - 62), F (0 - 59).