In this activity, you will use presentation software to create a presentation of 15 to 20 slides explaining your arguments in support of or against the following statements:

AIDS continues to be a 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 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 form a convincing argument. Your presentation should answer some of these questions:
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 across the globe?
Where is HIV/AIDS most prevalent?
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 around the globe?
Now write four additional questions about HIV/AIDS that could help strengthen your argument in the presentation.