Problems Of Parenthood Stis/Stds/Aids Basic 5 Social Studies Lesson Note

By the end of the lesson, the pupils should have attained the following objectives (cognitive, affective and psychomotor) and be able to:

1. Explain the concepts of STDs and AIDS
2. Mention sources of HIV infection
3. List the effects of STDs and HIV/AIDS on the family
4. List responsible sexual behaviours

ENTRY BEHAVIOR

The pupils can state some of the sexually transmitted diseases.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

1. Relevant cases
2. Resource persons
3. Films and posters of AIDS patients
4. Pictures of Medicinal areas of STDs/STIs

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupils interest or lead them to the lessons.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

• Scheme of Work
• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Course Book
• All Relevant Material
• Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF RESPONSIBLE SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR

Responsible sexual behaviour is a decision on how to make a better life.

This decision involves respecting yourself and your partner by not forcing into healthy sex relationship.

A husband and wife must love and trust one another. Both partners should stay away from sex outside marriage.

Values referred to responsible sexual behaviour are faithfulness, discipline and fear of God must be observed.

PROBLEMS OF PARENTHOOD

1. Transfer of aggression
2. Misunderstanding
3. Impatient
4. Lack of confidence
5. Lack of trust
6. Third part
7. Poor eating habit
8. Lack of job
9. Unemployment
10. Emotional/social chalice
11. Sickness and diseases, etc.

CONCEPT OF STDs/STIs

STDs means sexually transmitted Diseases

STIs means Sexually Transmitted Infections

These diseases are passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

TYPES OF STDs/STIs

STIs include:

1. Gonorrhea
2. Syphilis
3. HIV/AIDS, etc.

HIV – Human Immune – deficiency Virus (causes AIDS and interferes with the body’s ability to fight infections).

This virus destroys parts of the white blood cells. White blood cell is the body’s fighting disease immune system.

AIDS – Acquired Immune – deficiency Syndrome. It is the final life threatening stage of HIV infection.

LESSON 2 – SOURCES OF HIV/AIDS INFECTION

HIV/AIDS can be contracted through the following sources:

1. Infected injection
2. Exchange of body – planning objects, such as pins, needles, syringes, clippers, and razors
3. Contact with blood of wounded persons with HIV/AIDS
4. Blood transfusion

NOTE:

1. AIDS cannot be contacted from food, water, handshakes, hugs, furniture or telephone.
2. There is no cure yet for AIDS.
3. The best way to prevent it is not to have sexual intercourse outside marriage.

EFFECTS OF STDs, HIV/AIDS ON THE FAMILY

1. Marriage failure
2. Reduction in family income
3. Stigma from members of the community