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Sexual Health (B)

Topics Year 5

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Objectives

Science

  • Describe how micro-organisms, plants and animals are classified into groups, according to observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences.
  • Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function.

PSHE

  • Understand that bacteria and viruses can affect health and that following simple routines can reduce their spread.
  • Recognise how their increasing independence brings increased responsibility to keep themselves and others safe.

Lesson Planning

Discuss one STD/I in more detail – HIV/Aids. Understand the difference between having the virus and the syndrome. Watch a video by children living with an HIV mother and discuss stigma involved with HIV/Aids. Look at statistics and discuss Memory Books and World Aids Day.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To find out about HIV/Aids.

Children will:

  • Explain how people infected with the HIV virus can develop Aids.
  • Explain in simple terms how people can & cannot become HIV-positive.

Provided Resources

This session does not need any provided resources.

You Will Need

  • In the News: HIV & Aids by Andrew Campbell (optional)
  • Access to internet

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