Talking About AIDS: An Understanding

Abstract:
[Archived] "Talking About AIDS" provides middle-grades students with an explanation of what is known about HIV/AIDS. A variety of exercises are presented to encourage the reader to research, read, and discuss AIDS and related topics. The book is divided into four sections: Awareness, Information, Defense, and Support. The Awareness section deals with diseases in general and good health habits. The Information section addresses the immune system, how HIV/AIDS is and is not transmitted, and the myths associated with the disease. While the Defense section includes prevention information, it is limited to the prevention methods associated with drug use. The Support section enables students to identify the resources available to them for additional information. The importance of supporting individuals with AIDS is also highlighted.

Author(s): Koch, Janice


Date Published: 1/1/1989

Pages: 64

Location Code: 3006