Dear Adult Partner,

Your partner is involved in a Health project. The project is comprehensive and thorough. We have tried to make this project as realistic as possible. It will take some research and cooperation from you.

Each student is asked to write an essay at the conclusion of their research. Please help your son/daughter by adding your personal opinion on their project. They are expected to put their views in and it would be great for them to see adult opinions.

The students will be given time to complete this project and we will take them to the library to help them get started. We are always available to help them if they are having trouble.

Mrs. Jan King

STUDENT NAME:______

STUDENT SIGNATURE:______

PARENT SIGNATURE:______

Students can reach me with any questions at:

Pa Standards:

10.1.9A10.1.12A10.1.12E10.2.12B10.2.12D

Common Core State Standard:

WHST.9-10.2B

You have been hired as an office assistant at a local doctor’s office. The office specializes in helping teenagers that do not have insurance and are struggling with STI/STD’s and Pregnancy. Your job responsibilities include what is listed below.

DIRECTIONS: Answer each question individually and thoroughly. Number and letter each answer in the order they appear on the project. No pencil will be accepted use blue or black ink if you cannot use a computer.

Your first client is a pregnant high school junior. They are concerned about the cost of having a baby as well as the needs of a baby. The office manager has told you to compile the following information.

  1. Identify and chart how much 5 of the following would cost:(use Toys R Us, Target, Walmart, or a store comparable)Put this in chart or table format with a dollar total.

Infant car seat / Crib / Stroller / Pack and play / Swing
Play mat / Month of diapers
(6/day) / Infant tub / High chair / Exer-saucer
  1. List a local hospital where the client can deliver.
  1. What is the approximate cost of a vaginal delivery and C-section and hospital stay?
  2. How long is the average hospital stay for both vaginal and C-section?
  3. List this information in chart or table format.
  1. What is COMPASS and how does it help in the state of Pa.
  1. What is CHIP how does it help?
  2. What would day care cost for an infant in our area for a month without it?
  3. List this information in chart or table format

Your second client has come in concerned that they have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease. They are very upset and do not know what to do. Gather the following information:

  1. Research the following:

you will be assigned one of the following: herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea

  1. List at least 5 symptoms you have found
  2. List 5 facts about your disease
  3. What are the consequences for babies whose Mother has this STI/D
  1. Answer the following questions regarding STI/STD’s
  1. Define Sexually Transmitted Disease
  2. What is the most common STI in Bucks County?
  3. Where can a young adult go to be treated locally?

There is a concern that this client has been exposed to HIV, they will need to following information:

  1. Research the following:
  1. What are 5 Signs / Symptoms of HIV/AIDS.
  2. What is the difference between HIV and AIDS?
  3. How is this disease spread?
  4. When an HIV positive Mother delivers a baby Is the baby HIV positive? How do they treat the baby?
  5. Present this information in outline or chart form.
  1. List 2 long-term goals that you have for yourself, and explain how having a baby or getting and STI/D would affect your future and the future of your children. Use the information you have researched to help you answer this question. Include your feelings about this project and your adult partners’ feelings. This paper is to be a minimum of 1 typed page.(double spaced, arial font 12, regular margins)
  1. Document all Internet access and research.