1. Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections Assignment
Assignment Description
Your Task
To Get Started
What must be included
References
Checklist for flyer/brochure
Checklist for presentation
Self-reflection rubric
Mr. Stetler

2. Assignment Description
Description: You will be working on a group project (3-4 in a group).  Each group member should be assigned a job.  The following is a list of jobs necessary in order to complete the assignment.
Research person - Gather information on the STD/STI and narrow the information down to what is specifically related to the assignment. 
2. Computer person - Person familiar and comfortable on working with computers. 
3. Creative/Idea person - Person responsible for creating a presentation, responsible for art work, pictures, brochures, etc... 
4. Class Activity person- Student responsible for developing a 3-5 minute activity related to your STD/STI to get the class actively involved.       
Presenter (s)- Should involve the entire group; give actual presentation to the class, make sure all parts are included (10-15 minute presentation).
Your Task

3. Your Task Chlamydia Gonorrhea Herpes HPV – Human Papillomavirus
Your group will be assigned one STD/STI listed below.  You will be given two days in the library to research information on the internet and a hot list will be provided.
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Herpes
HPV – Human Papillomavirus
Syphilis
HIV

4. To Get Started
Your creation: After you gather the information, your group must create and present the information to the class. 
You must provide a copy of the information to the class in either a flyer or
brochure format (other ideas may be approved by the teacher). 
Your presentation must involve everyone in the group and must include a
visual aide (poster, pictures, drawings, power point, etc…) that must be
approved by the teacher. 
Your presentation may include a summary of information, review, game,
or any method approved by the teacher that will get your classmates
involved. 
The presentation must range from minutes in length. 

5. What Must be Included You must provide information on the following:
Whether the disease is a bacteria or a virus (and what that means)
Signs and symptoms
How its transmitted
Which parts of your body it will affect
Treatments or cures 
How to avoid contracting this STD/STI
Target age (if provided)
Appropriate and approved pictures (close-ups are most effective) 
Interesting facts/statistics/additional information. 
How it affects teenagers
Where can you get tested?
- (Remember to list all your sources.)

6. References
Center for Disease Control: Teen Health: Web MD: STD Symptoms: And many more… (please copy the URL for me if you find a good site.)

7. Checklist for Flyer/Brochure
Make sure the following questions are answered on your flyer or brochure:
Did your group verify if the sexually transmitted disease/infection is a virus or bacteria?
Did your group summarize the signs and symptoms of this particular sexually transmitted disease/infection?
Did your group illustrate the dangers of acquiring this particular sexually transmitted disease/infection?
Did your group recommend what to do if a person finds out that he/she is infected? Where can/should a person be tested for STI’s?
Did your group make recommendations to help reduce the chance of acquiring that particular sexually transmitted disease/infection?
Did your group justify the information provided through a list of sources?

8. Checklist for Presentation
Make sure the following questions are answered in your presentation:
Do you have enough copies of your flyer for each student in the class?
Is your Visual Aide completed and ready to be used during your presentation?
Did your group design an informative presentation communicating the importance of preventing the transmission of your sexually transmitted disease/infection?
Did your group develop a creative way to get the class involved in your presentation?
Did each group member have a role during the presentation?

9. Self-evaluation rubric
Answer the following questions about your assignment by circling Yes or No and by rating your effectiveness on a scale of 1-4 (4 being the best).
1.   Did your group verify if the sexually transmitted disease/infection is a virus or bacteria?
2.  Did your group summarize the signs and symptoms of this particular sexually transmitted disease/infection?
3. Did your group illustrate the dangers of acquiring this particular sexually transmitted disease/infection?
4. Did your group develop a creative activity to get the class involved during your presentation?      
5. Did your group make recommendations to help reduce the chance of acquiring that particular sexually transmitted disease/infection?
6. How would you evaluate your project?
Circle one
Circle one
Yes No
Yes No

10. All Deadlines met--------------------------------
Informative Group Project: STD/STI’s
Period: _____A/B
Do not write on this page
Group Members:
________________________
Learning Target Addressed:
Health Problems & Disease Prevention
STD/STI researched: _____________________
You will be scored (from 1-4) on how effectively you met the criteria below and demonstrated knowledge and understanding in your assigned disease.
All Deadlines met
Flyer/Brochure
Work/Research Habits
Visual Aide (Power Point/Poster board)----
Creative activity: presentation
Demonstration of knowledge: presentation
Impact and Relevance to Teens
Comments:
Overall Score:
______