Grade Level:  9

Subjects:  Health, Science, and Social Studies

Learner Outcomes:

• Students will be able to use appropriate vocabulary and terminology in discussions of HIV/AIDS
• Students will be able to conduct an age appropriate dialogue on teacher generated topics of discussion.

Introductory discussion:  one class period
Student Created Vocabulary Activity:  one to two class periods

Materials:

Issue statements for "Quilting Bee" discussion

• Computer lab access
• Internet access
• List of appropriate web sites (see references)
• Printer
• Discs (if needed)

• Be sure each student has signed and understood the Acceptable Use Policy for your school.
• Be sure to reserve computer lab for 2 or 3 days.
• Be sure computer lab has Internet access for all students.

Procedures:
ASSIGNMENT:  Introductory Activity and Student Created Vocabulary Activity

#1  "A Quilting Bee" Discussion Group

• Chairs are placed in two concentric circles with no more than 5 chairs in the inner circle and enough chairs in the outer circle to contain the remainder of the class.
• Have blank folded slips of paper in a container with 5 numbered, folded slips of paper.  Students will draw from the container.  If a student draws a number sheet of paper, they will take a seat in the inner circle of chair, all others will sit in the outer circle.
• Explain to the students that this will be an open discussion with a teacher generated issue.  Emphasize that only proper vocabulary and terminology will be acceptable in the discussion. Students in the inner circle are the only verbal participants in this activity.  To be admitted to the inner circle, a student must approach the inner circle participants and tap them gently on the shoulder and take their seat before expressing an opinion.  When the inner circle student is tapped, they must relinquish their chair.
• Discussions are terminated at the teacher's discretion.

#2  Have students go into computer lab and log onto quia.  Using the following list of vocabulary terms, students will create a series of flash cards, a word search, or a crossword puzzle.   Students should be prepared to print out a hard copy of their work.
Modifications:

• Since access to certain Internet sites may not be available at one time or another, it is advisable to have more than one site listed for students.
• Depending on the student's abilities/IEPs, the teacher may need to modify individual assignments.

Enrichment Activities:

• Students can be given a teacher generated vocabulary worksheet.
• Students could prepare a timed discussion for broadcast concerning a teacher approved topic from the "Quilting Bee"
• Students can prepare a panel discussion on myths and common misconception associated with HIV/AIDS.

Assignment #1:  Use a typical grade scale assignment for student created activity.

State Standards:

CATS 9:  9.1, 9.7, 9.25, 9.26, 9.93, 9.95, 9.98, 9.99, 9.101, 9.102, 9.104
Health:  HE.3, HE.5, HE.22, HE.23, HE. 28, HE.31, HE.33, HE.40, HE.59, HE. 61, HE.62, HE.63
Social Studies:  9.35, 9.45, 9.51, 9.52, 9.54, 9.55

National Science Content Standards F: As a result of activities developed in grades 9 - 12, all students should develop understanding of personal and community health.

Health:  7.  Knows how to maintain and promote personal health
8.  Knows essential concepts about the prevention and control of disease

Social Studies:  1.  Understands that group and cultural influences contribute to human development, identity, and behavior.

• Health, Human Services

Student Created Vocabulary Activity

Suggested Quilting Bee Topics:

• Should an HIV positive athlete be allowed to participate in athletics?  Are certain sports exempt?
• Should the family of an HIV positive student inform the school?  Who needs to know?  Why?
• Should sterile needles be distributed to injectable drug users to slow the spread of HIV?
• What's wrong with these statements?
I'll be monogamous when I marry. Until then I can afford to experiment.
I'll have sexual intercourse with people I have known for a long time.
It doesn't matter how many people I have intercourse with as long as I use a condom.
Since I have had unprotected sex already, it wouldn't do me any good to practice safe sex now.
If I have a drink on a social occasion, it will be easier for me to keep my resolve and to remain abstinent.

Cheryl Conaway, MA
Krystal Curtis. EdD
Mary Kuretza, NCC, NCSC

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