Knowledge is our best defence: an HIV/AIDS education resource for Canadian schools: teacher resources

This document includes an overview providing general information about HIV/AIDS. It is designed to be a quick reference resource for educators finding it difficult to locate accessible and informative materials. It is focused on the medical and scientific facts and gives short descriptions of transmission, prevention, treatment and testing. The overview is followed by longer modules with more detailed information on HIV and the immune system, HIV transmission, prevention, testing and treatment will follow. For some modules, examples of possible lesson plans and a list of helpful resources have been included with the topic.