Introduction to Sexually Transmitted Diseases Health Renaissance High School

Vocabulary Day #1 Communicable: Any disease that is caused by an agent that has invaded the body and can be spread through the exchange of bodily fluids. Non-communicable: Any disease that is caused by an agent that has invaded the body and CANNOT be spread through the exchange of bodily fluids. Pathogens: Any agent that causes disease. Bacteria: Tiny, single celled organisms, some of which can cause disease. Virus: Tiny, disease-causing particles made up of genetic material and a protein coat. Immune System: Cells and tissues working together to protect the body from disease by fighting off infection. White Blood Cells: Cells in the blood whose primary job is to defend the body against disease. Antibodies: Blood cells and proteins that move through the blood vessels within organs that help destroy pathogens.

Vocabulary Day #1 B-Cells: A specific lymphocyte (white blood cell) that is activated by T-cells whose main job is to produce antibodies. T-Cells: A specific lymphocyte (white blood cell) whose main job is to attack and kill pathogens.

Think, Pair, Share…. Ask yourself this….. How do you know if the disease in your body is communicable or non- communicable? What are some examples of communicable vs. non- communicable diseases? Turn to the person next to you and come up with some ideas as to how you would know the difference. How many examples of communicable and non-communicable diseases can you think of? (you have 2 min to talk)

Communicable vs. Non-Communicable HIV/AIDS Flu Syphilis Gonorrhea Chlamydia Herpes Genital Warts Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Pubic Lice (Crabs) Hepatitis Non-Communicable: Diabetes Gout Cancer Alzheimer's MS Glaucoma Cerebral Palsy

Think, Pair, Share….. What is the difference between a bacteria and a virus? What are some different bacteria’s and virus’? Talk with the person next to you about the questions above. (you have 2min)

Bacterium vs. Virus’ Bacterium: Virus’ Meningitis Strep throat Pneumonia Pink eye Sinus infections Virus’ Herpes Hepatitis B & C HIV/AIDS Rubella Measles Influenza (flu)

Why our immune system is important…… What do you think main job of our immune system is? If you have a compromised immune system, you become infected very easily. When nutrients are scarce in the body, your body will favor the brain, heart and lungs. WHY??? Infections will attack the weakened areas of the body-organs mainly. Can be built up with vitamins and minerals, can be broken down by things as simple as stress. With a weakened immune system, your body will try to sleep more in order to heal properly. When your immune system is fighting off an illness, simply being awake makes you work harder.

Communicable Diseases…..

Non-Communicable Diseases…… Cerebral Palsy Cancer Gout

Research 1. Look at the ten items that are asked related to communicable disease. 2. Use the CDC web site to answer the questions. (www.cdc.gov) 3. Discuss the answers that were found. (Answer thoroughly/intellectually) Here are the ten items: 1. When are the times that are most important to wash your hands? 2. What is the proper way you should wash your hands? 3. Do sanitizers work for all people as tools to kill viruses? 4. Do disinfecting wipes like Lysol 4-1 work effectively? 5. Is sneezing and coughing on clothes better than using a tissue paper? 6. How do viruses change? 7. What is the most effective soap for young kids? 8. What is impact of toilet seats on the spread of communicable disease? 9. What are places that are high risk for contamination? 10. What are places in school that are high risk for contamination?