Curated OER
The Hijacker - How a Virus Spreads
Students view a video that presents how viruses attack the body and how the body's immune system responds. They simulate the spread of an infectious disease and establish the identity of the original carrier.
Street Law
Mock Trial - Sandra W. v. Gregg M.
Sandra W. v. Gregg M. concerns a woman who sues a sexual partner for negligent transmission of HIV.
Curated OER
Deadly Desires
A lesson on STD's captures learners with shocking statistics. Small groups create informational brochures on specific STD's, which they will present to the class. The links for research are overall excellent, but should be previewed for...
Curated OER
The Cantankerous Pathogen
Students explore what factors influence the spread of infectious diseases. They explain how human manipulation of the environment affects the transmission of diseases.
Curated OER
1928 Flu
High schoolers state the some diseases are the result of infection. They describe the risks associated with biological hazards, such as viruses. Pupils name ways that infectious disease can be prevented, controlled, or cured. Students...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Hiv and Aids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, causes AIDS. AIDS stands for "acquired immune deficiency syndrome." It is a condition that causes death and does not have a...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Hiv and Aids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how HIV is transmitted and how it causes AIDS.
Remedy Health Media
The Body: Hiv Infection and Aids
A good article on the infection of HIV and the subsequent disease. Discusses transmission and symptoms. Original resource from 2008 U. S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Remedy Health Media
The Body: Rumors, Myths and Hoaxes About Hiv and Its Transmission
Very good debunking of a variety of misconceptions and myths about the HIV virus. Original resource from 2007 U. S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Infectious Diseases Cards: Hiv [Pdf]
This PDF fact card on HIV explains how you can get the virus, the effect it has on your body, and how to protect yourself from infection. Requires Adobe Reader.
eSchool Today
E School Today: What Every Young Person Should Know Hiv Aids
Explains what HIV AIDS is, how it is contracted, how it is diagnosed, the signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, and the stigma people face when their condition is revealed.
Remedy Health Media
The Body: What Is Hiv?
A good article on the basics of HIV biology and transmission. The site also tackles the implications of a positive HIV test. Original resource from 2009 HIV Coalition.
Remedy Health Media
The Body: Survival of Hiv in the Environment
A good site which explains the effect of the outside the body environment on the HIV virus. This addresses the common fear of airborne transmission. Original resource from 1999 U. S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.