Disease Prevention Web Quest by Brooke White, CUW

Disease Prevention Web Quest by Brooke White, CUW Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation

Introduction The purpose of this web quest is to increase awareness of the symptoms of sexually transmitted infections and to understand the serious consequences of some STDs/STIs as well as how they can be prevented and treated. An emphasis will be placed on the need for a healthy body in order to live productive lives.

The Task You are working as an advertising executive at a non-profit, free clinic which is trying to put together a public service announcement for teens regarding sexually transmitted diseases and/or HIV. Your first assignment as intern is to accumulate information regarding the following diseases and create fact sheets with the following information: What it is and how people catch the disease

1. How do you know you have it? (symptoms) 2. What can happen if it is left untreated? 3. How do you treat it and/or cure it? 4. How many people contract the disease on a yearly basis?

You will have to be thorough since you are trying to make a good impression on the clinic's directors and on any teens that may hear your message. You should gain some knowledge about each of the following diseases:

1) Chlamydia 2) Genital Herpes 3) Genital Warts (HPV) 4) Gonorrhea 5) HIV and AIDS 6) Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 7) Pubic Lice (Crabs) 8) Syphilis

The Process: Use the following memo styles to complete assignment Memo #1 – 20 pts To: Advertising Executives at BHS Re: Public Service Announcement Project

We have recently decided to design public service announcements to be aired during prime time programs that may have sexual situations or adult themes to help give our teen viewers information regarding some of the situations they may see during these programs. We are aware that STDs are becoming more common and can lead to serious health problems if they are not treated. Recent statistics have shown that by the age of 21, almost one in five Americans require treatment for an STD. We hope to make these PSAs informative and pertinent to our teen viewers.

Your first job is to determine which programs we should feature our public service announcements. Make a list of top ten shows for your age demographic (14-21 years old). These shows could possibly deal with adult themes and sexual situations. Once you have compiled a list of ten, you will choose three from the list you have assembled. Please provide rationale of why your group chose these programs. You may use these resources to get your list of television shows: http://www.cbs.com/ http://www.fox.com/ http://www.nbc.com/ http://www.abc.com/ http://www.tv.zap2it.com/ http://www.tv.com/

Memo #2 – 100 pts To: Advertising Executives at BHS Re: PSA Project

You are research sexually transmitted diseases and get this information to our writers so we may begin production. You should make up reports for each STD. The diseases we are doing PSAs for are as follows: 1) Chlamydia 2) Genital Herpes 3) Genital Warts (HPV) 4) Gonorrhea 5) HIV and AIDS 6) Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 7) Pubic Lice (Crabs) 8) Syphilis

Please use the following format for the report: Name of Disease: What is it and how is it spread? Information under this section should include: How do you know you have it (bulleted 1. Whether it is a bacterial infection or virus? list)? 2. How is it transmitted from person to person? List symptoms of this disease for both males and females. 3. Other complications that can develop from having this disease. What happens if it is left untreated? This should include information about: How do you treat it?

1. What type of testing is done to determine whether or 1. What medications are typically not you have it? prescribed? 2. Where can you go to get treatment? 2. What is the best way to prevent 3. What are the consequences if you do not treat the getting this disease? disease? (other health implications) Also, please make us a resource page so we know where you obtained the information and we may give credit to avoid any copyright infringements and plagiarism. Contact the intern advisor for any further information. Due to the amount of research that is required, you will be assigned to work in groups. Each intern in each group will be required to show research for different diseases. Please determine within your group who is working on what and submit a list to me with your memos. Once you have your assignments, you may use the following resources for information: www.kidshealth.org/teen www.cdc.gov Newshour Extra: Aids In America www.who.int www.hhs.gov www.healthfinder.gov www.nih.gov

Memo #3 – 20 pts To: Advertising Executives at BHS Re: PSA Project Now research 4 methods of birth control. Two of which are barrier methods and 2 of which are hormonal methods. 1. What is the name of the contraceptive method? 2. How effective is this method at preventing pregnancy? STD’s? 3. What is the cost involved in using this method? 4. How convenient is this method? 5. Are any side effects possible? Memo #4 – 15 pts To: Advertising Executives at BHS Re: PSA Project Once your research is completed, please help us build information that will be useful in reaching this demographic. Please answer the following: 1. Do you think having this information will influence teen's decisions to become sexually active? Why or why not? 2. How effective will a public service announce be to a teen? Please explain your answer. 3. What appears to be the most effective method to avoid getting an STD? 4. How can you tell the information you found online was valid and up-to-date? 5. What other resources could you use to go get more information about STDs and HIV/AIDS?

Evaluation

Web Quest Evaluation This project will be worth 155 points. Grading will be as follows:

Memo # 1 (20 points) - 10 programs 5 pts

-3 top programs and why they were chosen 15 points

Memo #2 (100 points) Content and information is accurate and current With all questions answered on 8 topics 80 points

· Organization of material with an easy to read lay-out and · logical sequence of information 20 pts

Memo #3 (20 points) Answered all 5 questions DETAILED 20 points

Memo #4 (15 points) Answered all 5 questions DETAILED 15 points