This lesson focused on bacterial infections, such as syphilis and gonorrhea, and viral infections, such as HIV and herpes. But bacteria and viruses aren’t the only organisms that can be transmitted sexually. For this week’s activity, you will investigate other types of STIs and create a presentation about one of them.
Click the Activity button below to access the worksheet where you will record your work for the rest of the week. When you have completed this assignment, submit it to your teacher.
Your work on this assignment will be evaluated according to the following rubric.
| Points | Criteria | |
|---|---|---|
| Part A 40 Points |
40 | For each cell in the table, you supply the necessary information from a print or online source that is reliable and up to date. |
| Part B 60 Points |
30 | You create a short, informative slide presentation for your classmates about one of the STIs you researched in Part A. |
| 10 | You include appropriate visuals, such as photos, illustrations, or charts, in your presentation. | |
| 10 | You use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in your presentation slides. | |
| 10 | Your presentation addresses concerns and questions your audience is likely to have. |
