**Lesson Plan: Basic Science and Technology - Junior Secondary 1**
**Topic: HIV/AIDS**
**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand what HIV/AIDS is.
2. Differentiate between HIV and AIDS.
3. Recognize ways HIV is transmitted.
4. Learn preventive measures to avoid HIV infection.
5. Understand the importance of compassion and empathy towards people living with HIV/AIDS.
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop
- Presentation slides on HIV/AIDS
- Printouts of a fact sheet on HIV/AIDS
- Interactive Activity Worksheet
- Short educational video on HIV/AIDS
- Sticky notes
- Pens/Pencils
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Welcome and Greeting:**
- Greet the students and introduce the topic.
- **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Ask students if they have heard of HIV/AIDS and what they know about it. Write their responses on the whiteboard.
- **Learning Objectives:**
- Share the objectives of the lesson with the students.
2. **Presentation (15 minutes)**
- **What is HIV?**
- Explain that HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and it attacks the immune system.
- **What is AIDS?**
- Explain that AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and it is the final stage of HIV infection where the immune system is severely damaged.
- **Difference between HIV and AIDS:**
- Highlight the difference between being HIV positive and having AIDS.
- **Transmission of HIV:**
- Discuss how HIV is transmitted through bodily fluids like blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and breast milk.
- **Prevention of HIV:**
- Discuss preventive measures such as safe sex practices, using clean needles, and avoiding sharing personal items like razors.
3. **Short Video (10 minutes)**
- **Educational Video:**
- Show a short educational video on HIV/AIDS to reinforce the concepts discussed.
- **Discussion:**
- Engage the students in a brief discussion about what they learned from the video.
4. **Interactive Activity (15 minutes)**
- **Worksheet Activity:**
- Hand out the interactive worksheets where students match facts, myths, and preventive measures related to HIV/AIDS.
- **Group Discussion:**
- Divide the class into small groups and have them discuss their answers. Each group presents their findings to the class.
- **Reflection:**
- Hand out sticky notes and ask students to write one thing they learned and one question they still have about HIV/AIDS. Collect the notes for review.
5. **Compassion and Empathy (5 minutes)**
- **Discussion on Compassion:**
- Talk about the importance of showing compassion and empathy towards people living with HIV/AIDS.
- **Role-Playing:**
- Have a brief role-playing activity where students practice supportive language and behaviors towards someone with HIV/AIDS.
6. **Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- **Recap:**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- **Q&A Session:**
- Allow students to ask any remaining questions they have about HIV/AIDS.
- **Homework Assignment:**
- Assign students to write a short essay on how they can help spread awareness and prevent HIV/AIDS in their community.
**Assessment:**
- Participation in discussions and activities.
- Completion and accuracy of the interactive worksheet.
- Quality and reflection shown in the homework assignment.
**Additional Notes:**
- Ensure sensitivity while discussing the topic and encourage an inclusive and respectful classroom environment.
- Provide resources or contact information for local health services should students have more questions or need support outside of class.