The information on this page is intended to be for core content courses in grades 7-9.  It is provided as a resource to students in the 11th-grade Health class at Rush Arts for review so that if they choose to research any of these specific diseases, they can.  An independent/asynchronous assignment may  be given. 

Scroll down to view informative videos and articles about the most common STI's

Please note, HIV appears on a different page

Gonorrhea  

CDC INFO PAGE 

Trichomoniasis 

CDC INFO PAGE

Hepatitis B

CDC INFO PAGE

OTHER STD's (recall HIV is on it's on page)

SCABIES        Pubic Lice          Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)        Chancroid 

  Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)    

       Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) 

This Unit is a comprehensive although not all inclusive Unit on various topics in Human Sexuality (listed in the drop down navigation menu) that could be developed into a full course.   Content in the Unit ranges from GRADES 5-12 but OBVIOUSLY some of the content is NOT for all grades.  For a Top 10 list of reasons to include a comprehensive program for sexuality  / Sexual Health education rather than just Abstinence only Education, please CLICK HERE.   

Some lessons are required by the School District of Philadelphia  via adoption of program created by the CDC called "3R's".  Information about this can be found on the main unit page here.  This link will show you the information at the top of the page once you click on it  

ALTHOUGH ALL EDUCATIONAL,  STUDENTS NOT ENROLLED IN MR. CORABI'S HEALTH CLASS OR HEALTH CLASS AT THE ARTS ACADEMY AT BENJAMIN RUSH, SHOULD GET THEIR PARENT'S PERMISSION BEFORE OPENING ANY LINKS OR DOWNLOADING ANY HANDOUTS.  Other Teachers choosing to use information in this unit should use their discretion based on District Level, Community Level and School Level curriculum guidelines and policies. 

It is assumed that students assigned to Mr. Corabi's class or Health Class at the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush have their parent's permission based on weekly communication via google classroom posts, email or letters given to students for parents/guardians.  Note:  A child can consent on their own for Sexual Health Education and testing at age 14 in Philadelphia, PA.