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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.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/aids/

Kids Talk AIDS

Kids, youth, parents and professionals living with and affected by HIV /AIDS talk with each other.

http://www.kidstalkaids.org

Metro TeenAIDS

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.

http://www.metroteenaids.org/

HIV Infection: Get the Facts

Online information for HIV peer educators, HIV positive youth, young gay men, and all interested in HIV and youth.

http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/youth/health/hiv/

TeenAIDS

Explains this program of training and education for teenagers to enable them to pass on medically-sound information about HIV/AIDS to their friends and peers. Includes details of background research.

http://www.teenaids.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.

http://www.thebody.com/hivco/teens.html

HIV and AIDS

Explains what the disease is, how people know they have it, and how young people can avoid it. From TeensHealth.

http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/AIDS.html

Can I Get AIDS?

Tells how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/infections/stds/AIDS.html

Positive Youth Outreach

Free peer support, services and education for HIV+ youth. Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and the AIDS Committee of Toronto.

http://positiveyouth.com/

AIDS.net.au

Information services website is offers easy to read resources, newsletter, and details about school AIDS day.

http://www.aids.net.au

Staying Alive

Information about HIV and AIDS for young people, presented by MTV and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In English, French and Spanish.

http://www.staying-alive.org/

Life Cycle of HIV Infection

Article and animation showing how HIV infects cells.

http://www.hopkins-aids.edu/hiv_lifecycle/hivcycle_txt.html

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.

http://www.eastchester.k12.ny.us/schools/ms/AIDS/AIDS1.html

Thinkquest: All About AIDS

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.

http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/01335/

Dying Young: The Fight Against Aids

Article explores why so many young people are falling victim to this fatal but preventable disease.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/july-dec02/aids.htm

Spread No Evil

Information includes definitions, prevention tips, and disease progression. Offers a glossary and universal precautions links.

http://spreadnoevil.netfirms.com

ThinkQuest: Kids, All You Need to Know about AIDS

Explains the disease and tells about the latest treatments. Also includes tips for staying safe.

http://library.thinkquest.org/J003087F/

TeensHealth: How Do People Get AIDS?

Find out how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.

http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/d...nditions/sexual_health/AIDS.html