Christina Carey

S.T.I.S & Contraception Project Objectives - Layout

DO NOW:
● What are 2 questions you should ask yourself before having sex?

OBJECTIVES:
● SWBAT create a fictional superhero representing a specific contraception researched; (behavioral, barrier &
hormonal); advantages, risk factors, effectiveness through reliable resource websites.
● SWBAT create a fictional villian representing a specific S.T.I.researched; (bacterial, viral & parasitic),
symptoms, treatment, prevention, through reliable resource websites.
● SWBAT learn the different S.T.I.’S & contraception options through the superheroes and villains created by
their classmates by analyzing the warning signs/symptoms, risk factors/advantages etc. through a gallery
walk worksheet.
● SWBT apply concepts and resources learned in class to determine the importance of using protection to
avoid pregnancy and S.T.I.’S.

NYS STANDARDS:
● Standard 1 - Personal Health and Fitness- Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to
establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.
● Standard 2 - A Safe and Healthy Environment- Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to
create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
● Standard 3 - Resource Management- Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and
community resources.

NY STATE HEALTH GUIDANCE DOCUMENT SKILLS:

● SELF MANAGEMENT
○ SM.C.2: Analyze the attributes (knowledge, skills, competencies) of a safe and healthy person.
○ SM.C.4: predict short – and long-term benefits and harmful consequences of behaviors based on
their personal health and safety assessment
○ SM.C.5 Selects and applies a health skill to improve Personal health and safety.

● ADVOCACY
○ AD.C.3 Thoroughly researches the health advocacy issue

● DECISION MAKING
○ DM.C.3 Gathers, synthesizes, and evaluates available information to enhance health
○ DM.C.7 Describes how personal health decisions may affect subsequent decisions

● SELF MANAGEMENT
○ SM.C.7 Accesses, manages and evaluates related health and safety resources

EDISON VALUES:
● Health & Wellness
● Responsibility

MATERIALS:
● S.T.I. Villain Rubric - Contraception Superhero Rubrics, Previous project examples, Credible resources for
student research (CDC, Planned Parenthood, WHO, etc.), Chromebooks, Google Slides, Sign up Sheet,
Crayons/Markers/Colored Pencils & Paper,

LESSON:
 ● See Attached Grading Rubrics
○ S.T.I. Villains
○ Contraception Superheros

ASSESSMENT/ CLASSWORK/ HOMEWORK

● Gallery Walk Peer Assessment - Corresponding worksheet
● Final Project

DIFFERENTIATION:
● Students choose their own S.T.I. or Contraception
● Step by step grading rubric (benchmarks included)