Scope and Sequence Chart

of HIV/AIDS-Related Learning Objectives

 

Notes: 1. Each local educational setting should determine at what level each year's lessons should be used, e.g., Grade 6 lessons could be delayed till Grade 8 or could be advanced to Grade 5, depending on local needs.

2. Objectives are listed in three categories: Christian Response, Basic Information, Transmission and Prevention. Because of the integration of the Christian dimension throughout the lessons, however, the categories often overlap, e.g. Objective T-9 treats not only the HIV/AIDS-related risk involved with drug abuse, but also considers the morality of using illegal drugs. This is done to accustom students to consider all dimensions - moral and medical -- in their decision making.

 

I. CHRISTIAN RESPONSE: The Moral Context for AIDS and HIV Infection

# = Lesson Number treating objective

The students will be able to

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C- 1 understand that God created and loves all people: girls/boys, men, women, sick/well, etc.

#1

#10

C- 2 list ways in which they can help others who are sick.

 		 

#4

                      

C- 3 demonstrate an understanding of life as a gift

and identify the responsibilities that result from that gift.

 		   

 

#7

                    

C- 4 understand and appreciate the importance of loving unselfishly and responsibly.

 		   

 

  

 

#14

  

#21

  

#28

        

C- 5 identify with Jesus' compassion toward the sick as they express compassion toward persons with AIDS and other serious illnesses.

 		         

 

#17

      

 

#29

      

C- 6 demonstrate an appreciation of God’s uncondi-tional love and relate that understanding to their own treatment of persons with AIDS and other serious illnesses.

 		           

 

 

#20

            

C- 7 describe in accurate and sensitive terms what it is like to have AIDS.

 		             

#23

          

C-8 reflect on the pain of persons with the AIDS virus and on the trauma experienced by their

families.

 		             

 

#23

          

C-9 respond to any prejudice or alienation shown to persons with the AIDS virus with a sense of conviction and compassion.

 		             

 

#23

          

C-10 realize that every person has the right to care, comfort, and consolation when living or dying with AIDS.

 		               

 

#26

        

C-11 recognize the responsibility of the living to care respectfully for the remains of the dead.

 		               

#26

        

C-12 understand and appreciate that sexual activity and sexual intercourse have meaning and purpose only within a marriage commitment.

 		           

 

#21

  

 

#28

  

 

#34

    

C-13 recognize the personal challenge as a Christian in responding to AIDS.

 		                 

#29

      

C-14 form their personal Christian response to problems facing society in regard to AIDS.

 		                 

#31

      

 

 

I. CHRISTIAN RESPONSE (continued)

# = Lesson Number treating objective

The students will be able to

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C- 15 discuss the human realities and suffering of a person with HIV/AIDS.

 		                   

#32

#35

  

C-16 articulate moral responsibility for actions based on Gospel values and Church teaching.

 		                   

#32

    

C-17 develop a sense of moral responsibility for their own actions.

 		     

#10

              

#35

  

C-18 explain the message of the bishops of the nation and/or their local bishops concerning HIV/AIDS.

 		                     

#35

  

C-19 understand and emulate Jesus’ concern for the ill person regardless of the cause.

 		                       

#38

C-20 participate in ministry to persons in need within their own communities – including any suffering with HIV/AIDS.

 		                       

 

#38

 

II. BASIC INFORMATION: A Summary of Medical Information about AIDS and HIV Infection

# = Lesson Number treating objective

The students will be able to

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B- 1 explain in simple terms the meaning of the word "contagious."

#8

#13

B- 2 clarify that the AIDS virus – though communicable – is not caught through students’ everyday activities or casual contact.

 		     

 

#11

        

 

#28

        

B- 3 replace myths about AIDS with facts.

      

#11

            

#33

  

#39

B- 4 name three ways in which children can get the AIDS virus.

 		       

#15

                

B- 5 describe the body’s immune system and its destruction by the AIDS virus (HIV).

 		         

#18

  

#25

  

#30

      

B- 6 define homosexuality and related Church teaching.

 		           

#21

  

#28

  

#34

    

B- 7 learn about testing for HIV infection.

 		             

#24

      

#36

  

B- 8 define and explain Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

 		             

#24

    

#33

    

B- 9 state that AIDS is technically not a specific disease but a syndrome or condition caused by HIV infection.

 		             

 

#25

          

B-10 explain the potential stages of HIV infection.

 		             

#24

#27

  

#33

    

B-11 identify the signs and symptoms of HIV infection.

 		             

#24

#27

        

B-12 apply critical thinking skills to AIDS-related issues which affect families, church and country.

 		                 

#31

      

B-13 explain that a person can feel and appear healthy and be affected with HIV.

 		                   

#33

    

B-14 distinguish that treatments, not cures, are currently available to persons with HIV/AIDS.

 		                   

#33

#36

  

B-15 state the importance of supporting HIV/AIDS-related research.

 		                     

#36

  

 

 

III. TRANSMISSION AND PREVENTION: Knowledge, Values, and Skills to Support Morally and Physically Good Choices

# = Lesson Number treating objective

The students will be able to

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T- 1 share from personal experience what it means to feel well and to feel sick.

#2

#13

T- 2 describe personal experiences with physical signs of affection and affirmation.

#3

                        

T- 3 identify ideas for playtime at school and at home as either "safe" or "dangerous."

 		 

#5

                      

T- 4 name significant adults with whom they can share secrets and important information.

 		 

#6

  

#12

                  

T- 5 test criteria for evaluating behavior as good/bad, safe/dangerous, kind/selfish.

 		   

#9

                    

T- 6 perceive themselves as good persons and children of God who are capable of making good choices.

 		     

#10

                  

T- 7 list and explain specific rules and laws that promote health, safety, and wellness.

 		     

#12

                  

T- 8 give examples of refusal skills that can be used to say "no" to any risk behaviors.

 		     

#12

  

#19

              

T- 9 articulate the morality of drug abuse and the risks involved in any use of unsterilized needles.

 		       

#16

#19

    

#28

        

T-10 suggest ways to deal with peer pressure.

 		       

#16

#19

#22

            

T-11 explain basic safety precautions related to emergency procedures.

 		     

#13

    

#22

    

#30

      

T-12 identify four ways the AIDS virus (HIV) is transmitted and prevented.

 		           

#21

#25

#28

#30

  

#37

  

T-13 discuss Christian response and health hazards related to any experimentation with sex or drugs.

 		           

#22

            

T-14 explain the morality and risk of HIV infection involved in sexual intercourse outside of faithful marriage.

 		               

 

#28

        

T-15 explain the morality and unadvertised risk of HIV infection involved in using condoms

 		               

#28

  

#34

    

T-16 explain the remote risk involved in transfusion with infected blood or blood products.

 		               

#28

        

T-17 explain the risk to the unborn child of an infected mother.

 		               

#28

        

T-18 explain the morality and risk of HIV infection involved with oral-genital or anal sexual activity.

 		                   

#34

    

T-19 develop their ability to communicate with others concerning the most common ways of transmitting and prevent HIV infection.

 		                     

 

#37

  

T-20 apply refusal skills to situations they may encounter after graduation.

 		                       

#40