Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Grade Level: High School
Content Area: Growth, Development & Sexual Health
Lesson Topic: Contraceptive Methods (Part 1)
Standards:
Essential Concepts
1.12G Evaluate the safety and effectiveness (including success and failure rates) of
FDA-approved condoms and other contraceptive methods in preventing HIV, other STDs and
pregnancy.
Practicing Health Enhancing Behaviors
7.2.G Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and minimize exposure to situations that
pose a risk to sexual health.
Decision Making
5.7.G Use a decision-making process to evaluate the value of using FDA-approved
condoms for pregnancy and STD prevention.
5.1.G Analyze why abstinence is the most effective method for the prevention of HIV,
STDs, and pregnancy.
Objectives:
Upon completion of the lesson, learner will:
1. Be able to compare the different contraceptive methods
2. Be able to demonstrate how to correctly put on a condom
Introduction (3 mins)
“You will be learning about birth control or contraceptive methods with the purpose of being
familiar with them. Whether you are sexually active now, or in the future, it is important to know
how to reduce risk of unintended pregnancy and STIs. As there are many birth control methods,
you will be learning the most common birth control methods used. “
On a half sheet of paper, answer the following questions..
1. In your own words, define the term birth control
2. Name different contraceptives you have heard of.
3. What do you think is the most effective method of preventing pregnancy and STIs?
Set aside for closure
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Step by Step
Instructional Student Activities Time Resources/ Materials
Strategies
Condom Video (Video -Every individual 25 minutes Instructional Steps from the
length: 2:20 min, slide 13) student take turns powerpoint, Video on how to
+ Demonstration putting on a condom put on condom, Dildo, Expired
(slides 14-16) in front of class Condoms (30)
-Have students go
over the steps
verbally as they put
on the condom
Closure (5 mins)
Questions & Answer
Q: In your own words, define the term birth control
A: Something that will not make you pregnant (answer: varies)
A: No idea
A: Something that controls birth
Q: Name different contraceptives you have heard of
A: condoms, pulling out (answer: withdrawal)
A: Birth control pills
Q: What do you think is the most effective method of preventing pregnancy and STIs?
A: Abstinence (answer: abstinence)
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Content Outline:
I. The common types of birth control method used
A. Abstinence
1. Abstinence - when you don’t have sex
a) Keeps sperm away from vagina to prevent pregnancy
2. Highly effective
3. Effectiveness in preventing pregnancy: 100%
4. No side effects
5. No Cost
6. May be difficult to abstain from all sexual activities or a long period of
time
7. (American Sexual Health Association [ASHA], 2013)
B. Male Condom
1. Over the counter product
2. Thin sheath covering the erect penis during sex
3. Protects against from STIs and STDs due to the physical barrier
4. Effective in preventing pregnancy (84%)
5. Easy to carry
6. Low cost
7. May break or slip off during use, especially if used improperly
8. Must use a new condom each time you have sex
9. (ASHA, 2013)
C. Female Condom
1. Over the counter product
2. Effective at preventing pregnancy (79%)
3. Offers protection against STIs
4. Insert before sex
5. May slip during sex
6. May be difficult to find in stores
7. More costly than male condoms
8. (ASHA, 2013)
D. Birth Control
1. Implant
a) Prescription - Requires nurse or doctor for insertion
b) Effective against pregnancy (99.9%)
c) Implant lasts for up to 3 years
d) Costly
e) No protection against STIs
f) May be uncomfortable when inserted
g) (ASHA, 2013)
2. Pills
a) Oral contraceptives -Prescription product
b) Effective against pregnancy (92%-97%) if used correctly
c) Does not interfere with spontaneity in sex
d) Makes menstrual period more regular and lighter
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References
American Sexual Health Association [ASHA]. (2013). Birth Control Method Comparison Chart.
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/condom/how-to-put-a-condom-on
UCSB Student Affairs. (2013, Nov 22). 7 Steps to Putting on a Condom [Video file]. Retrieved
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRUIoelzlPs&t=1s