In this activity, you will use presentation software to create a presentation e of 15 to 20 slides explaining your arguments in
support of or against the following statements:
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AIDS continues to be global health crisis.
AIDS still meets the definition of a pandemic.
Your claims should be supported by scientifically complete evidence.
Follow the steps provided to research, plan, and create your presentation. This guide about the research process l can help.
Time to complete: 2 to 3 hours
Part A: Ask Questions
Begin by creating a list of questions to guide your research and help you
should answer some of these questions:
form a convincing argument. Your presentation
What is the definition of a pandemic?
How does a pandemic differ from an endemic
or epidemic?
What is the life cycle of the HIV virus once it enters the body? How does the genetic code of the virus change?
How does HIV affect the body?
How do people become infected with HIV?
How does AIDS develop from an HIV infection?
What are the current infection rates of HIV açross the globe?
• Where is HIV/AIDS most prevalent?
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What treatments are currently available for HIV/AIDS?
Do some regions of the world have better access to treatments than others?
What is the average life expectancy for someone with HIV? Does life expectancy differ
Now
around the globe?
write four additional questions about HIV/AIDS that could help strengthen your argument in the presentation.
