Curriculum and Teacher's Guides

Positive Prevention HIV/STD Prevention Education

The publication of the American Red Cross curriculum entitled Positive Prevention: HIV/STD Prevention Education for California was developed with input from hundreds of secondary teachers in urban, suburban and rural settings, Positive Prevention is a research-validated curriculum targeting student populations: Middle and Jr. High School Students Level A, High School Students and Alternative Settings Level B, and Special Education or Developmentally-Disabled Adults.

Positive Prevention: HIV/STD Prevention Education for America's Youth is available for schools throughout the country, Level A for Middle School and Jurior High and Level B for High School and Alternative Settings.

Positive Prevention: HIV/STD Prevention Education for Special Populations is designed to provide education for Special Education students in the school setting. Activities have been designed for students with mild to moderate learning disabilities in grades 7-12.

Positive Prevention: HIV/STD Prevention Education for Independent or Home Study has been designed to provide lessons and information that meets the Education Code for those students that are working from home.

Lesson Topics

Stereotypes and Myths Regarding Persons with HIV/AIDS
The HIV/AIDS Pandemic; Effects on the Human Body; Transmission Myths and Facts
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Recognizing and Reducing Risks, Condom Success/Failure Rates
Refuting Peer Pressure
HIV Antibody and STD Testing, Community Resources

Special Features

Teacher-Friendly Lessons with Marginal Notes
Pre-Post Tests
Family Home Assignments
Cross Curriculum Integration
Black Line Masters for Overhead Transparencies & Student Activity Cards
Extensive Appendix of Federal Guidelines, Parent Materials, & Suggested Adaptations for Sight and Hearing Impaired Students
Optional Lesson Supplements for High Risk Populations
CD Rom with STD Pictures, Parent and Student Materials