AIDS. Facts for Kids
This straightforward program focuses on what HIV and AIDS are, how HIV is transmitted, how it affects the immune system and how to prevent it. It advises students to not have sex or use illegal drugs or participate in any activity that involves mixing blood or touching another person's blood. The video also addresses ways that you cannot acquire HIV or any other blood-borne disease. Viewers are informed that they will not contract HIV from a sneeze, a water fountain, a telephone, a swimming pool or other casual contact with an HIV-infected person. It does not mention the use of condoms.
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- Health Education >  Grade 5 >  USC5.3
- Health Education >  Grade 5 >  Understanding, Skills, and Confidences
- Health Education >  Grade 6 >  USC6.3
- Health Education >  Grade 6 >  Understanding, Skills, and Confidences
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