**Lesson Plan: STD's and HIV/AIDS**
**Grade Level:** Primary 6
**Subject:** Social Studies
**Topic:** Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and HIV/AIDS
**Duration:** 60 minutes
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**Objectives:**
1. Students will understand what STDs and HIV/AIDS are.
2. Students will learn how STDs and HIV/AIDS are transmitted.
3. Students will discuss ways to protect themselves from STDs and HIV/AIDS.
4. Students will understand the importance of breaking the stigma around these diseases.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and computer (for videos and slides)
- Handouts with key information and vocabulary
- "STD's and HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet" (created for students)
- Interactive activities (scenario cards, question box)
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**Lesson Outline:**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Start with a quick discussion about health and wellness.
- Ask students if they have heard terms like "STDs" and "HIV/AIDS" and what they know about them.
- Present objectives of the lesson.
**2. Basic Information (20 minutes)**
- **Definition and Types of STDs:**
- Explain what STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) are.
- Discuss common types (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, HPV, etc.).
- Show images and statistics.
- **Understanding HIV/AIDS:**
- Define what HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) are.
- Explain how HIV affects the immune system and can lead to AIDS if untreated.
- Short video on HIV/AIDS (5 minutes).
**3. Transmission and Prevention (15 minutes)**
- Discuss how STDs and HIV are transmitted (unprotected sex, sharing needles, mother-to-child, etc.).
- Emphasize ways to prevent infection:
- Abstinence
- Use of condoms
- Regular testing
- Avoiding sharing needles
- Education and awareness
- Interactive Q&A: Students pick questions from a question box and discuss the answers.
**4. Stigma and Support (10 minutes)**
- Highlight the importance of not stigmatizing individuals with STDs or HIV/AIDS.
- Discuss common misconceptions and the truth about living with these diseases.
- Role-play scenarios to demonstrate empathy and support.
**5. Review and Interactive Activity (5 minutes)**
- Quick recap of key points from the lesson.
- Distribute "STD's and HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet" handouts.
- Interactive activity: Scenarios discussion. Divide students into small groups and give each group a scenario card to discuss how they would handle the situation and what they have learned.
**6. Closing and Homework (5 minutes)**
- Encourage students to share what they learned with family or friends.
- Assign a brief project: Write a short paragraph about how to protect oneself from STDs and HIV/AIDS and why it's important not to stigmatize those affected.
**Assessment:**
- Monitor participation in discussions and activities.
- Collect and review the paragraph homework to assess understanding.
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**Additional Notes:**
- Ensure the content is age-appropriate and sensitivity is maintained throughout the lesson.
- Encourage a safe, non-judgmental environment where students feel comfortable asking questions.