Year 9

Contraception - preventing pregnancy (and infection)

This lesson will focus on the purpose and range of contraception, particularly condoms. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

Year 9

Contraception - preventing pregnancy (and infection)

This lesson will focus on the purpose and range of contraception, particularly condoms. This lesson covers some content that may be a sensitive topic for you. We recommend checking with a trusted adult before starting or doing the lesson with a trusted adult nearby.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Purpose of contraception
  2. Range of contraception types (including emergency contraception)
  3. Using condoms
  4. Condom choice

Content guidance

  • Contains sexual content.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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5 Questions

Q1.
You can minimise the risk of pregnancy resulting from sex by using contraception.
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
How many contraception methods are advised by the NHS in the UK?
1
108
Correct answer: 15
Q3.
All contraception is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.
Correct answer: False
True
Q4.
Condoms are a type of contraception.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
Condoms are only available from a doctor.
Correct answer: False
True

5 Questions

Q1.
Contraceptive methods can be used to prevent...
Illness.
Correct answer: Pregnancy.
Q2.
‘The pill’ is a form of contraception.
False.
Correct answer: True.
Q3.
Which option below is a permanent method of contraception.
Coil.
Condom.
Implant.
Correct answer: Vasectomy.
Q4.
Emergency contraception can be effectively used for several weeks after unprotected sex.
Correct answer: False.
True.
Q5.
Which material, that condoms are usually made of, causes an allergic reaction in some people?
Correct answer: Latex.
Lycra.
Plastic.