The first AIDS cases in the United States were reported in June of 1981. AIDS quickly became an epidemic soon and the lack of a treatment or cure caused fear in the entire population. Viewers observe a geographical representation of the spread of the AIDS across the country and see why it was so worrisome.

Concepts

hiv/aids, epidemics

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a graph to display the information presented on the map
• Continue the map from 1997 through 2007 and discuss the changes

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of the difference between HIV and AIDS

Pros

• Provides links to related videos
• Short duration helps maintain viewer attention

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4