PROJECT: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES:

PROJECT: SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

DUE�ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, MAY 3RD

This is a short term project on sexually transmitted diseases. Although there will be time for completion of this project during regular school hours (you will probably feel rushed), you may find it helpful to do work outside of class. This document is posted on the "documents" function of the Nicenet.org web site that we use. You may of course access this site from outside of the school by using your username and password.

Overview of Project: This project will require you to gather information on two (2) sexually transmitted diseases and assemble the basic information in a pamphlet or poster. The pamphlet or poster must include specific information which is listed below.

Grading: You will receive two grades for this project:

Classroom effort/notes
Final Product

All of the work you do on stds (film notes, information notes, rough drafts and final copies) is to be handed in and will considered part of your project.

Details:

You will see a film on STDs during which it is expected that you will take notes (notes to be handed with final project)
You will be assigned two stds to research
Links to STD information have been posted on the link sharing function of nicenet.org.

We will spend 3 days in the computer room�Thursday and Friday April 25^th and 26^th and Tuesday, April 30^th. Monday (29^th) and Wednesday (5/1) will be spent in the classroom. During this time you may assemble your material or use additional books for research. It is expected that Wednesday will be the last class day devoted to finalizing the project information.

Pamphlet/poster Information

Introduction about stds in general and how one can protect oneself from stds
Name of your topic(s) (plus other names is may known as)
What causes it?
What are the signs and symptoms for males and females (same? Different?
What are the consequences? What can happen?
What is the treatment?
Curable?
Where did you get your information? Include a bibliography

Things to consider: pictures, other interesting information, statistics

ALL OF THE WRITING MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Finally, we will share this information informally through a class discussion at a later date.

RUBRIC FOR STD PROJECT

	BEGINNER 1	DEVELOPING 2	ACCOMPLISHED 3	EXEMPLARY 4
CLASSROOM	There was focus on the task less than 25% of the time Effort was minimal Deadlines not met	There was focus on the task but it was less than 50% each class period Did moderate amount of work Deadline almost met	There was a significant focus on the task for each class period in attendance Some work done outside of class Deadline met	Student was focused throughout each class period Evidence of outside work Deadline met
NOTES	No film notes Evidence of minimal notes Some notes on 1 topic All information copied from text	Film notes "What do I know" Some notes on two topics�some in own words some copied Sources notes	Film notes "What do I know" Complete notes on two topics In own words Sources noted	Film notes What do I know Complete notes in own words on two topics Sources notes Reflective note responses
PAMPHLET	Less than50% of required information present No bibliography Information copied word for word from sources Hard to read and understand Needs organizational work Some information inaccurate	3 sections missing from required information Bibliography present but incomplete Some text copied with no source reference Some errors in conventions. Understandable and has a sense of organization Mostly accurate	1 piece of required information missing Bibliography present and complete Almost all information in own words Fairly easy to read and understand, organized Few grammatical errors Good presentation Few inaccuracies	All required information present Bibliography present and complete Information in own words Few grammatical errors Easy to read, follow and understand Well organized All information accurate Creative presentation