How do contraceptives work? What are the forms of contraceptives? Is one form better than others? How reliable is each type? The three forms of contraception—block, disable, or suppress—are examined in a short video designed for high school health classes. The narrator describes how each form works, the reliability of each, and the side effects.

Concepts

pregnancy, sperm, contraception, sexual reproduction, sexually transmitted diseases

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the lesson, asking class members to view the video, complete the comprehension check, and research some of the links, before retunring for a full-class discussion

Classroom Considerations

• Some schools require parent permission before discussing the topic; check your school's requirements before showing the video

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and discussion questions

Cons

• None