December

Global Awareness- December

The internationally-minded IB student is a critical and creative thinker. They engage in global ideas and issues with humanity and compassion. The world can be unpredictable and challenging at times, but the IB student can break down problems and make ethical, reasoned and balanced arguments based continual development.-- ibo.org. For the month of December, engage in global based activities to better understand the world around us.

Reflection/Inquiry Question

When will we be able to eradicate HIV/AIDS?

What can the world health community do to slow down the spread of HIV/AIDS?

Why is HIV/AIDS unevenly distributed in the world?

How do social and cultural understanding affect its transmission?

Know

Scientific, financial, and political commitments by the global community, including the development of widespread use of effective and affordable antiretroviral treatments, have dramatically reduced the incidence of HIV/AIDS and extended the lifespan of those who live with the disease.

Think/Communicate

Make a list of myths and misconceptions about the HIV infection. What knowledge, attitudes, and life skills do young people need to possess in order to make informed, responsible, healthy choices about their behavior?