There are 38 million people in the world living with HIV/AIDS. More than two thirds are in Africa. HIV/AIDS is a global epidemic that is devastating one continent more than any other. In Africa it kills entire families and affects the livelihoods of entire communities. This makes it even more difficult for Africa to get out of extreme poverty. Education is the key to preventing HIV infection.

This unit focuses on HIV/AIDS education; it dispels the myths about HIV/AIDS and looks at what can be done to help stop its spread worldwide.

Unit Goals

1. Explore the similarities and differences between the situation of people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa and Canada.
2. Build a consciousness of global citizenship through the interpretation of social issues related to HIV/AIDS in Africa and Canada.
3. Explore Canada's role in HIV/AIDS-related international development projects in Africa.

In this Unit

Learning Activities:

• Activity 1: HIV/AIDS Before & After, True or False Quiz
• Activity 2: On-line HIV/AIDS Quiz*
• Activity 3: Web Case Study
• Activity 4: Web Quest*
• Activity 5: Work on Learning Tree Storyboard Team Project

Fact Sheets:

• Poverty & HIV/AIDS in Africa, Canada & the World*
• Infection & Prevention of HIV/AIDS

Student Handouts:

• HIV/AIDS Before & After Quiz
• Sibongile's Testimonial