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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: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baby-Boy-1995-Baby-Think-Over-Doll-20-Long-NICE-/221216436200?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: http://store.realityworks.com/products/realcare-curriculum

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: http://www.undercovercondoms.com/Condoms/Trojan/6318/Trojan-Charged-Orgasmic-Pleasure.html (condoms) http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/ (oral contraceptives)

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: https://www.evndirect.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=1785

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: $190.05

Can be purchased at: http://www.childbirthgraphics.com/index.php/shop-by-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