Transcript Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted
Diseases
Ms. Cosme’s 8th Grade Science Class
STDs?
What is an STD?
Where do STDs originate?
How can you catch an STD?
How can you prevent catching an STD?
Why is this important?
STDs
Project
Within the project you will learn and present:
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What STDs are
Where they came from
How to prevent them
How you can get one
Solutions if you get one
Relevance
STDs are relevant to your life in many ways
Some are invisible
Unawareness can get you sick
Going into high school prepared can save you
Very easy to catch if not prepared
Final Presentation
First, you will be broke down into groups of 5-6
Second, each group will be assigned an STD to research
Third, you are to research and have answers to each question
provided
Finally, you will present your STD to the class using a PowerPoint
presentation
Problem Solving Process
Define and
Identify the
Problem
Implement
the Solution
Analyze the
Problem
Identify
Possible
Solutions
Develop an
Action Plan
Select the
Best
Solution
Evaluate
Solutions
Relation to Problem Solving Process
Will be identifying problem
Will be finding ways to prevent problem
Understand the possible solutions if you get one
Action plan is final presentation, informing everyone of the
diseases
Formative Assessment
Each of you are to create a KWL chart
Tell me what you know already about STDs (K)
Tell me what you want to know about STDs (W)
Leave what you learned blank (L) (this will be filled in at the end
of the unit)
Next Step….
We will break into groups and get assigned our STD.
Each group will have about 20-30 minutes to plan out how they
will conduct their presentation (each student is to have a part to
do and present)
Make a planning sheet (Will be graded)
Conclusion
We will be learning the history, causes, preventions, and possible
solutions to STDs
Groups will be made and assigned an STD
KWL charts will be conducted and turned in
Last but not least: be creative & have fun!
The End 