MAPEH 9 (HEALTH)

I. Objectives:
a. Clarify misconceptions by defining, comparing, and contrasting the HIV virus and AIDS
disease.
b. Work in groups to complete an HIV/AIDS activity.
c. Draw conclusions about the spread of viruses by simulating the spread of an
infection.
II. Subject Matter
Topic: HIV and AIDS
Reference: MAPEH 9, pp. 254-257
Materials: PowerPoint presentation, video presentation, Pictures, Chalkboard, Textbook.
III. Procedure
A. Preparation
Prayer
Greetings
Checking of Attendance
B. Review
Review about the reproductive health.
C. Motivation
Ask students to discuss what they know about HIV and AIDS. Encourage open discussion
but correct any myths or misconceptions as they are said. Be sure that the following
information is covered:
HIV and AIDS are not the same thing. The first one is a virus, the second is a disease.
HIV is a virus that reduces the bodys ability to fight illness and leads to AIDS.
AIDS is a disease that develops in people who have HIV when their immune system gets so
weak that they cannot fight diseases or infections without medicine.
HIV and AIDS cannot be cured.
People can live with HIV for many years if they take good care of themselves and get proper
treatment.
You cannot tell if a person has HIV from looking at him or her.
D. Presentation
Day 1
HIV/AIDS
Meaning of HIV and AIDS
How are HIV and AIDS related?
Origin of HIV
The organism that is believed to be the source of HIV infections in humans
How did HIV move from this organism to humans?
History of HIV
When AIDS was first reported?
When was AIDS identified as being caused by HIV?
What was the first drug approved for the treatment of AIDS and when was it approved?
When did a scientific review panel confirm that condoms are effective against
HIV/AIDS?
Day 2
Transmission of HIV/AIDS
Is AIDS considered an STD (sexually transmitted disease)?
Can a person get HIV/AIDS from a tattoo or body piercing?
How can a mother give HIV/AIDS to her child?
Diagnosis

 How can people know if they are infected with HIV?

How long after a possible exposure should someone wait before being tested?
What are the body fluids used to diagnosis HIV?
Symptoms
How soon will symptoms of AIDS begin to show after being infected with HIV?
What are the symptoms of advanced HIV infection?
Day 3
Treatment
What is the cure for AIDS?
What type of vaccine is available for AIDS?
What treatment options are available for a person living with HIV Symptoms
Prevention
What are 2-3 ways that sexually active individuals can protect themselves from the sexual
transmission of HIV?
How can injection drug users reduce their risk for HIV infection?
E. Generalization
Ask questions to determine students level of understanding.
What is HIV and AIDS stands for?
How are HIV and AIDS related?
What organism is believed to be the source of HIV infections in humans?
What are the 3 kinds of dating?
What are the ways on how HIV is transmitted?
How can people know if they are infected with HIV?
What are the symptoms of HIV infection?
What are the ways where one can protect itself from the sexual transmission of HIV?
F. Application & Evaluation
Directions: Answer the questions by working together with classmates. Each student may only
answer one question per paper and must sign the space after the answer given.
1. What is the connection between HIV and AIDS? ______________________________
2. List three ways HIV is transmitted. ______________________________
3. How soon after potential exposure to the virus could a test indicate infection?
______________
4. Compare the symptoms of initial HIV infection with advanced AIDS.__________________
5. Which ethnic group has the highest estimated number of AIDS cases?
____________________
6. Who is recommended to be tested?____________________________
7. Why is the treatment regimen for an HIV infected individual always changing?___________
8. List two potential problems associated with the treatment procedures for HIV?
_____________
9. Who is responsible for preventing the spread of HIV?_______________
10. List three ways to prevent the transmission of HIV.______________
V. Assignment
Review your lesson in health and be ready for a quiz next meeting.
Values Integration:
(Respect for individual, Physical cleanliness, Open mindedness, Sensitivity to social issues)