A Big Stumbling Block
Theme: Future
Grade: 7-9
Introduction
HIV / AIDS has huge implications for Southern Africa and it is currently one of the biggest stumbling blocks that stands in the way of our brighter future.
What is the truth about the potential impact of HIV and AIDS in South Africa? How can you make a personal difference in this pandemic?
Task
As part of the ongoing campaign for HIV/AIDS awareness and the call for strategies to counter its impact the Institute for Futures Research has put together a task force to investigate the impact of HIV and AIDS on the future of South Africa. You are part of this team and it is your responsibility to help present the campaign in way that is accessible to the general public. Your team is to present five brochures under the general title:
HIV/AIDS: Will we stumble or tumble?
The brochures will each deal with one theme of the future impact of HIV/AIDS. The themes are:
- society
- education
- health care
- labour force
- finances
You are expected to:
- Investigate a variety of recent reports and articles on HIV and AIDS.
- Develop an understanding of what these reports suggest for South Africa’s future.
- Develop and write a brochure, focusing on your specific theme, in which you:
- inform the public of the future impact of HIV and AIDS on South Africa;
- come to a conclusion about the seriousness of the threat;
- suggest one main idea for how every South African could make a personal difference in the focus area of your brochure.
Process
For this assignment, you will work in teams of five and you will divide your task into roles as follows (click on each role for more information):
Conclusion
By completing this activity you and your team should have gained a good insight into the HIV/AIDS pandemic and what it holds for the future? Do you think that it is something that we can plan for and overcome? Is our future still bright?
