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- Year 9
Condoms
I can explain the purpose of condoms and how they are used.
- Year 9
Condoms
I can explain the purpose of condoms and how they are used.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Condoms are an effective barrier method of contraception.
- Condoms help prevent the transmission of STIs.
- Correct usage of condoms is essential for maximum effectiveness.
- Condoms are widely accessible and easy to use.
Keywords
Condom - a barrier form of contraception which also provides protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Contraception - methods used to prevent pregnancy and some reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections
Sexually transmitted infection - shortened to STI; an infection transmitted through sexual contact, affecting sexual and reproductive health
Common misconception
Condoms can only be worn externally.
There are different types of condoms: external and internal. Internal condoms are designed to be used inside the body.
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To help you plan your year 9 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Condoms, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sexual content
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Adult supervision required
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Healthy intimate relationships are built on mutual and trust.
Q2.Which of the following are signs of a healthy intimate relationship?
Q3.What are good strategies for ensuring you do not pressure someone into intimacy?
Q4.What might help someone resist pressure in a relationship?
Q5.Match the word to the correct definition.
a close relationship that may involve different types of closeness
an imaginary line separating what we will and won't allow
use of persuasion to make someone do something they may not want to do
Q6.Why is personal readiness important before engaging in intimacy?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these statements is true about condoms?
Q2.Match the word to the correct definition.
a barrier form of contraception also providing protection against STIs
an infection transmitted through sexual contact
methods used to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of STIs
Q3.Match each statement about condoms to whether it is true or false.
Condoms are only for men.
Condoms are widely accessible and easy to use.
Condoms can be used more than once.
Condoms provide protection against STIs.