Activity 2: AIDS True/False test

Objective:

• To evaluate target groups' knowledge about AIDS and to spark discussion about AIDS

Target Group:

• Secondary students and-adults

Materials:

• AIDS True/False Sheet

Preparation:

• Copy the AIDS True/False Sheet

Directions:

• Variation 1: Cut the sheet into strips and use when playing AIDS condom time bomb (Activity 6).

• Variation 2: Divide the group into smaller discussion groups and give each group one or two statements to discuss. Have a representative from each group report to the larger group.

• Variation 3: Use the questions as a pre-test. Have the group vote if the statement is true or false. Concentrate your presentation on the topics that receive the most votes for false.

• Variation 4: Give the sheet as a homework activity. Have the students survey 3 people in his/her neighborhood and report the results the next day in class.

KEY TO AIDS TRUE/FALSE TEST

ALL OF THE STATEMENTS ARE TRUE

AIDS TRUE/FALSE SHEET

1. Whether you are a man or woman you can get AIDS.	TRUE	FALSE
2. You cannot tell by looking at someone whether he or she has the AIDS virus.	TRUE	FALSE
3. You can protect yourself from becoming infected with the AIDS virus.	TRUE	FALSE
4. It is not possible to catch the AIDS virus from someone by holding hands, eating together, or using the same bathroom.	TRUE	FALSE
5. You cannot get the AIDS virus by donating your blood.	TRUE	FALSE
6. Sharing needles for drug use is putting oneself at high risk for becoming infected with the AIDS virus.	TRUE	FALSE
7. Babies born to parents who use needles to take recreational drugs are at risk for having the AIDS virus.	TRUE	FALSE
8. It is safe for a person to go to school or work with someone who has the AIDS virus.	TRUE	FALSE
9. Testing positive on a blood test for AIDS antibodies usually means that someone has the AIDS virus.	TRUE	FALSE
10. Condoms, when properly used, can protect you from infection with the AIDS virus.	TRUE	FALSE

Note: Answers are on Page 30

From: The Ohio Public Schools AIDS Manual