6.HEALTH.23.C
Define sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as infections or diseases that are spread through sex or sexual activity.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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sexually transmitted infections (STIs)sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)infectionsdiseasessexsexual activity
Skills
- define (sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)) #dok1
- describe (how STIs and STDs are spread through sex or sexual activity) #dok2
- differentiate (between infections and diseases transmitted sexually versus other means) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as infections or diseases spread through sex. #dok1
- I can describe the ways STIs and STDs are transmitted through sexual activity. #dok2
- I can differentiate between infections that are sexually transmitted and those that are not. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Understanding how STIs and STDs are transmitted helps students make informed choices about their health.
- Clear definitions and awareness of STI/STD transmission are essential to preventing their spread among adolescents.
Essential Questions
- What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
- How are STIs and STDs transmitted from one person to another?
- Why is it important to know the difference between infections spread through sexual activity and other types of infections?
- How can understanding STI/STD transmission help you make healthy choices about your own behavior?
- What are some misconceptions people might have about how STIs and STDs are spread?