TEEN PREGNANCY SAMANTHA TRAPP 9 TH GRADE

IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING PREVENTABLE PREGNANCY TO STUDENTS Many students have their first sex education talk in school, so as educators, we should teach students the importance of protection from pregnancy and what to expect from life changes, to parenting strategies when preparing for pregnancy.

EQUIPMENT/ SOFTWARE TO TEACH ON TEEN PREGNANCY

REAL CARE BABIES Care 24/ day, 7 days/ week Requires burping, feeding, rocking, or changing ID to keep track of caregiver Detailed assessment of caregiver after trail

REAL CARE BABIES Cost: $299 Can be purchased at: Doll-20-Long-NICE- / ?pt=US_Dolls_Bears_Toys&hash=item338186efe8http:// Doll-20-Long-NICE- / ?pt=US_Dolls_Bears_Toys&hash=item338186efe8 Use/Value: Students get hand on involvement. Use/ Value: Real life situation encourages decision making.

REAL CARE CURRICULUM 3 programs Infant Care Curriculum teaches infant training Healthy Choices discusses pregnancy prevention Parenting Curriculum teaches parenting styles, and cost

REAL CARE CURRICULUM Cost: $199. Can be purchased at: Use/ Value: Comes with worksheets, PowerPoints, and activities. Use/ Value: Covers all basics of parenting and pregnancy.

PREGNANCY PREVENTION Discussing the use of condoms and oral contraception. Preventative supplies to decrease risk of pregnancy. Teaches students about effectiveness. Teaches students the proper use.

PREVENTABLE SOLUTIONS Cost: Condoms- $10.49/ 10 pack Oral Contraceptive- $15- $50/ month Can be purchased at: Orgasmic-Pleasure.html (condoms) center/ (oral contraceptives) Orgasmic-Pleasure.htmlhttp:// center/ Use/ Value: Teaches students many options. Use/ Value: Shows students what they would be using, and how to correctly use it.

DEVELOPING TEEN PARENTING SKILLS DVD Teaches students important skills. Demonstrates full life involvement. Teaches students parenting strategies. Finding a helpful support system.

DEVELOPING TEEN PARENTING SKILLS DVD Cost: $79.95 Can be purchased at: Use/ Value: Introduces responsibility, and major changes in life.

CHILDBIRTH MODEL SET Shows the body parts involved in pregnancy. Demonstrates how birth happens. Gives students a visual of what to expect in pregnancy. Includes: placenta, perineum, pelvis, and fetal doll.

CHILDBIRTH MODEL SET Cost: $ Can be purchased at: subject/labor-and-birth/childbirth-model-set.htmlhttp:// subject/labor-and-birth/childbirth-model-set.html Use/ Value: Demonstrates real life involvement. Use/ Value: Students have an understanding of body parts involved.

CLOSURE Students should be properly informed on the effects pregnancy will have on their lives. Educators should give students the knowledge to practice safe sex, and understand what will happen during pregnancy. Sexual intercourse is a personal decision and should be made with full understanding of the outcomes from sexual intercourse. Total cost: $792.95