HIV & AIDS
Research, Reflect and Respond
For Ms. Schnepf’s Health IV classes,
May 2012
Question #1
Stereotypes and start of disease in
1980s
• Did "being gay" have anything to do with the spread of HIV in
the 80s? Why did HIV and AIDS spread throughout the world
in the 1980s?
Question #2
“And the Band Played On”
• Describe your emotions and feelings after
seeing "And the Band Played On." (NOTE: this
question is simply your reaction and does NOT
require citations)
Question #3
Was there a missed opportunity to stop
the disease?
• Do you believe America (actions/reactions of the
government and/or its citizens) could have changed
the current outcome and state of HIV and AIDS?
How? Why did this not happen? What measures
could have been taken?
Question #4
Discussion of protection and spread of
disease among teens
• Why do students not discuss protection or birth
control with their partners or friends? Does this
impact the spread of the disease among teens? In
what way(s)?
Question #5
HIV info and LHS
• How "HIV informed" is the Lenape
High School study body? Why do you
think this is the case?
Question #6
Impact of losing generations in a country
• Some countries around the world have lost (or are losing) two
to four generations of its citizens. Find information about this.
Discuss the impact that this devastation will have on the
country (its future, its economy, its political system, its
customs/lifestyle, its history, its preservation).
Question #7
Stories of those living with HIV and AIDS
• Find at least 2 stories by teens relating to HIV or AIDS (these
stories can be personal stories of those who are HIV positive
or who have been impacted in some way by the disease).
Provide the citation for the stories. Discuss: How did the
disease impact their lives? What is your reaction to the story?
Question #8
Image - Find a compelling image
• Find an image relating to HIV and AIDS. Do the following:
(1) Properly cite the image using easybib.com.
(2) Provide the link for classmates to access.
(3) Discuss your opinion and/or reaction to the image.
Question #9
Map or Chart
Find a map or chart that contains past and present
information relating to HIV and AIDS. What can you infer
from this graph or map or chart? Provide the citation and
your interpretation of the information.
HINT: Use media center databases (Facts on File Health Reference Center, EBSCO Student
Research Center and E-books).
Question #10
Make a Difference!
• How can 1 person make a difference?
• What is 1 thing YOU can do to help with
the HIV/AIDS epidemic?