7_8.HEALTH.23.G
Explain the importance of STD/STI screening, testing, and early treatment for sexually active individuals, including during yearly physicals or if there is a concern.
Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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STD/STI screeningtestingearly treatmentsexually active individualsyearly physicalsconcern
Skills
- explain (the importance of STD/STI screening, testing, and early treatment) #dok2
- identify (when STD/STI screening and testing should occur) #dok1
- analyze (reasons for regular STD/STI screening and early treatment) #dok3
- differentiate (between routine screening during yearly physicals and screening due to specific concerns) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify when STD/STI screening and testing should be done for sexually active individuals. #dok1
- I can explain why STD/STI screening, testing, and early treatment are important for sexually active people. #dok2
- I can differentiate between getting screened during a yearly physical and getting screened when concerns arise. #dok2
- I can analyze why early detection and treatment of STDs/STIs benefit overall health. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Regular STD/STI screening and early treatment help prevent health complications for sexually active individuals.
- Knowing when and why to get tested empowers individuals to make informed, responsible health decisions.
Essential Questions
- Why is regular STD/STI screening important for people who are sexually active?
- How does early detection and treatment of STDs/STIs benefit someone's health?
- When should a person get tested for STDs/STIs?
- What situations might indicate that someone should seek STD/STI testing outside of a yearly physical?
- How can screening and early treatment impact the spread of STDs/STIs in the community?