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- Year 9
Contraceptive choices
I can evaluate the different methods of contraception available and know when each one might be suitable.
- Year 9
Contraceptive choices
I can evaluate the different methods of contraception available and know when each one might be suitable.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Contraceptive methods include barrier methods, hormonal methods, intrauterine devices (IUDs) and natural methods.
- The effectiveness of contraceptive methods varies, with some methods being more reliable than others.
- Contraceptive methods have different advantages and disadvantages, such as side effects, ease of use and accessibility.
Keywords
Contraception - methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy during sexual intercourse
Barrier method - a type of contraception that blocks sperm from reaching the egg, such as condoms and diaphragms
Hormonal method - contraceptive methods that use hormones to regulate or stop ovulation, such as contraceptive pills and hormonal IUDs
Intrauterine device (IUD) - a small device inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy
Common misconception
All contraceptives provide protection against STIs.
Contraceptives like the pill, implant, or IUD only prevent pregnancy, but only condoms protect against STIs, so relying on non-barrier methods leaves you vulnerable to STIs.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1. are limits that a person sets in a relationship to protect their wellbeing.
Q2.Why is the correct usage of condoms essential?
Q3.Match the words with their correct definitions.
limits that a person sets in a relationship to protect their wellbeing
an infection transmitted through sexual contact
methods used to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of STIs
Q4.Why is it important to educate others on how to correctly use condoms?
Q5.Condoms can be worn internally and .
Q6.Condoms are likely to be available at which of the following:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a hormonal method of contraception?
Q2.Which contraceptive method is most effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly?
Q3.Match each contraceptive method to the correct statement.
protect against STIs
requires sexual partners to monitor fertility
long-lasting and does not require daily attention
Q4.Match the word with the correct definition.
methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy during sex
a type of contraception that blocks sperm from reaching the egg
contraceptive methods that use hormones to regulate or stop ovulation