Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary School 1

SUBJECT: CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS KNOWLEDGE

CLASS:  SS 1

DATE:

TERM: 3rd TERM

REFERENCES

1.  Comprehensive Christian Religious Knowledge for SS1-3 by Martins I Amaechi
2.  Essential Christian Religious Knowledge for SS1-3 by Edmond Ugochukwu
3.  RSV Bible (compulsory)
4.  WAEC Pack

 
WEEK ELEVEN

TOPIC: HIV/AIDS

CONTENT

• Meaning of HIV/AIDS
• Transmission, Symptoms and Effects
• Prevention of HIV/AIDS
• Cure for HIV.AIDS

THE MEANING OF HIV/AIDS

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome was first reported in Los Angeles city of California in 1980. It was first diagnosed in a gay man (homosexual). AIDS is the most severe form of HIV infections. The virus only lives in human and not in animals, insects, water or air. The virus destroys the body’s immune system and the ability of the body to protect itself from germs. Then the victim is said to be immune deficient. 

TRANSMISSION OF HIV/AIDS

1. Immoral sexual relationship with infected person or unprotected sex
2. Blood transfusion of infected blood or blood products
3. Sharing sharp instrument like syringe, razor blade, clippers, piercing needles etc with an infected person
4. From infected mother to her baby during pregnancy, delivery and during breast feeding

However, it has been discovered that 90 percent of cases of the HIV infection occur through sexual intercourse. It cannot be transmitted through the following: hugging, handshaking, mosquito bites, sharing plates and spoons etc.

EVALUATION

1. What is HIV/AIDS?
2. Mention four ways of contacting the virus.

SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS

1. Severe weight loss

1. Fever lasting for more than one month
2. Chronic diarrhea lasting for more than one month
3. Persistent fatigue
4. Skin irritation
5. Constant cough
6. Night sweats.

Many of these symptoms are also signs and symptoms of other illness. Hence, the best means to determine if a person has the disease is through blood test.

PREVENTION OF HIV/AIDS

1. Have a good knowledge of the disease by studying
2. Abstinence till marriage is a key
3. Avoid prostitution or commercial sex worker
4. Stick to your partner faithfully
5. Walk wisely  and do not be a victim of rape, dress decently
6. Have your own hair accessories for example combs, clippers.
7. Treat all private part infection promptly
8. Use condom if there are multiple sex partner

CURE FOR HIV/AIDS

The cure for the disease has not been found because there is no breakthrough yet. Absolute abstinence is the best measure against it. However, Jesus Christ has the power to heal all diseases. He healed the son of the noble man when He was at Cana of Galilee (John 4: 46-54). He also healed the man at the pool of Bethesda who had been sick for thirty eight years (John 5: 1-8). He opened the eyes of the man born blind (John 9:1-7). 

These are just few instances of the curative power of Jesus Christ. It shows therefore that nothing is too hard for Him whenever He is involved. It is better to turn to Him in the good and challenging time of life.

EVALUATION

1. Mention five ways of preventing HIV/AIDS.
2. What is the cure for HIV/AIDS?

GENERAL EVALUATION

1. Mention any three among the healing of Jesus Christ.
2. State three symptoms of HIV/AIDS.
3. What were the consequences of Solomon and Rehoboam’s unwise decision.
4. How did David handle his sin of adultery?

READING ASSIGNMENT

Civic Education for SSS 1-3 Book 1 Kupolati&Dinehin, pages 24-32.

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1. The best way to prevent HIV/AIDS is through   (a)  total abstinence  (b)  prostitution

(c)  multiple sex partner  (d)  sharing of sharp objects

1. The virus was first diagnosed in the year ----- (a)  1978   (b) 1980   (c)  1978   (d)  1990
2. The virus cannot transmitted through the following means except    (a) hugging  (b)  handshaking  (c)  sexual intercourse  (d)  mosquito bite
3. The man at pool of Bethesda had been there for the past ----- years   (a)  48   (b) 38 

(c)  25   (d)  12

1. Jesus Christ had the power to heal ______ diseases.  (a)  all  (b)  some   (c)   few

(d)  most

THEORY

1. Mention two ways of transmitting the virus
2. State three preventive measures against the virus.