New
New
Year 10
OCR
Higher
Sexually transmitted infections
I can describe examples of common sexually transmitted infections in humans and ways to reduce their spread.
New
New
Year 10
OCR
Higher
Sexually transmitted infections
I can describe examples of common sexually transmitted infections in humans and ways to reduce their spread.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Some pathogens are spread by direct contact, or transfer of body fluids, during sexual activity.
- Gonorrhoea and chlamydia as examples of common sexually transmitted infections caused by bacteria.
- Ways to prevent the spread of gonorrhoea and chlamydia, and issues in treating them (including resistance).
- HIV as an example of a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus, and ways to prevent the spread.
- Effects of AIDS on the body, increased risk of other diseases (inc. TB), and management of progression in HIV+ people .
Keywords
Sexually transmitted infection - A communicable disease that is spread through sexual activity.
Contraception - A way of preventing pregnancy.
Barrier method - A form of contraception that prevents pregnancy by blocking the sperm reaching the egg, and can also stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections.
Common misconception
HIV and AIDS are the same thing.
HIV is the virus and AIDS is a consequence of late-stage HIV infection.
It's a fragile virus and does not survive outside the body for long. HIV cannot be transmitted through sweat, urine or saliva.
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is a method of contraception?
antibiotics
antivirals
Q2.
Are bacteria prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
eukaryotic
Q3.
True or false? Viruses are living organisms.
true
Q4.
Match the disease to the pathogen that causes it.
virus
bacteria
fungus
protist
Q5.
True or false? You can catch diseases from having unprotected sex.
false
Q6.
What is the role of white blood cells?
transporting oxygen
transporting carbon dioxide
blood clotting
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which type of pathogen causes gonorrhoea and chlamydia?
fungus
virus
protist
Q2.
Which three of these are a symptom of both chlamydia and gonorrhoea?
swollen testicles
bleeding between periods
Q3.
How can we prevent the spread of gonorrhoea and chlamydia?
eat a healthy diet
exercise regularly
get vaccinated against the bacteria that causes both STIs
Q4.
How can we reduce the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance?
Always take antibiotics when we are ill.
Take different antibiotics to kill as many bacteria as possible.
Q5.
Which bodily fluid does not typically contain HIV?
blood
breast milk
vaginal discharge
semen
Q6.
People with AIDS are more susceptible to other diseases because they have a weakened system.