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Interactive activities show how the human immune system works, while QuickTime video clips trace the progression of the AIDS virus. Also looks at the worldwide impact of the disease, as well as the researchers who are searching for a cure. From PBS.
www.pbs.org
A Note to Teens Who Have Just Learned They Are HIV-Positive
Short article provides tips for coping with the news no one wants to hear.
www.thebody.com
Explains what the disease is, how people know they have it, and how young people can avoid it. From TeensHealth.
kidshealth.org
Tells how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.
www.kidshealth.org
Kids, youth, parents and professionals living with and affected by HIV /AIDS talk with each other.
www.kidstalkaids.org
Free peer support, services and education for HIV+ youth. Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and the AIDS Committee of Toronto.
positiveyouth.com
Organization dedicated to preventing HIV infection among young people in the Washington DC metro area. Site includes facts about the disease and testing for it.
www.metroteenaids.org
Information services website is offers easy to read resources, newsletter, and details about school AIDS day.
www.aids.net.au
An international campaign providing information on HIV/AIDS prevention and protection, and promoting safer lifestyle choices. Features clips from videos and concerts, news, blog, and events. Available in many languages.
www.staying-alive.org
Article and animation showing how HIV infects cells.
www.hopkins-aids.edu
AIDS Handbook: An Introduction
Information about the HIV virus and its transmission; about AIDS and its treatment. Written and illustrated by Eastchester Middle School students for other students.
www.eastchester.k12.ny.us
Bilingual site in English and Spanish by 7th and 8th grade students. A look at the facts and myths. Includes history, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. A winning entry in the October 2003 Thinkquest competition.
library.thinkquest.org
Dying Young: The Fight Against Aids
Article explores why so many young people are falling victim to this fatal but preventable disease.
www.pbs.org
Online information for HIV peer educators, HIV positive youth, young gay men, and all interested in HIV and youth.
www.advocatesforyouth.org
ThinkQuest: Kids, All You Need to Know about AIDS
Explains the disease and tells about the latest treatments. Also includes tips for staying safe.
library.thinkquest.org