Interactive Google Slides "Sexually Transmitted Infections"
I have created this wonderful, interactive, and  informative activity that students can easily navigate! Slides are "GEN-Z" approved! Cute and with the times. It's up to you! Use this resource as an asynchronous self-taught lesson/assignment. OR incorporate this as an activity/assignment along side your lesson!
 
Assignment Goal:
This is a simple, clear, and direct assignment that aims to inform students of the different types of STIs/STD's, their symptoms, how to stay protected, and how to locate a testing center.
 
What's Included
A total of 9 slides + 4 PDF documents, 2 embedded videos, & answer sheets!
 
Slide 1 - The assignment title page with instructions along the margins to help students navigate the Google Slides. Cute design that gets student's attention!
Slide 2 - Students are prompted to watch an informative age-appropriate video about what STDs are. The video is embedded directly into the presentation.
Slide 3 - Students are instructed to open up the Bacteria, Virus, and Insect STI PDF Documents. Each document has bullet point facts about Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HPV, Herpes, Hep B, HIV/AIDS, Trichomoniasis, and Pubic Lice.
Slide 4 - Students are asked 5 questions about bacterial STI's. Answer sheet included.
Slide 5 - Students are asked 6 questions about viral STI's. Answer sheet included.
Slide 6 - Students are asked 4 questions about insect STI's. Answer sheet included.
Slide 7 - Taping into higher order thinking skills and a deeper DOK, students are asked to "create" their own hashtag regarding the importance of getting tested. On the slide, there is an age-appropriate embedded video that discusses statistics and testing importance of STIs. Link to a hashtag generator is provided for assistance.
Slide 8 -9 - Help Your Friend activity! Cute iPhone design slide! Students are prompted to read a snippet from the Teen Health Website. They are then asked to "text" their friend back who is looking to find a local testing center. Students are instructed to go to the Health Clinic Locator (linked) and locate a testing center with the zip code that their friend provided them with. *Instruction PDF on how to use the Health Center Locator linked.
PDF Document Page 1 - Bacteria STI Document (linked on slide 3)
PDF Document Page 2 - Virus STI Document (linked on slide 3)
PDF Document Page 3 - Insect STI Document (linked on slide 3)
PDF Document Page 4 - Instructions on how to use the Health Clinic Locator
 
* Note - Assignment can be shared as a "force copy". This will allow students to have their own copy. Simply edit the URL on your copy by replacing the word "edit" with "copy". Open the new URL with the word "copy", and share that link with students.
 
*Assignment can also be downloaded as a PPT to share with students who do not have Google account access.
 
California State Standards Addressed 7th-8th Grade:
 
1.4.G Define sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).
1.3.G Explain the effectiveness of abstinence in preventing HIV, other STDs, and unintended pregnancy.
1.6.G Identify the short- and long-term effects of HIV, AIDS, and other STDs.3
1.7.G Identify ways to prevent or reduce the risk of contracting HIV, AIDS, and other STDs.4
 
California State Standards Addressed 9th-12th Grade:
1.4.G Identify why abstinence is the most effective method for the prevention of HIV, other STDs, and pregnancy.
1.7.G Describe the short- and long-term effects of HIV, AIDS, and other STDs
3.2.G Identify local resources concerning reproductive and sexual health, including all FDA-approved contraceptives, HIV/STD testing, and medical care.
6.2.G Identify short- and long-term goals related to abstinence and maintaining reproductive and sexual health, including the use of FDA-approved condoms and other contraceptives for pregnancy and STD prevention.