Pregnancy Prevention and Risk Reduction Strategies

"Pregnancy Prevention and Risk Reduction Strategies" follows the story of Della’s and Mike’s relationship to explore the impact of unintended pregnancy. Upon completion of the lesson, students will be able to identify preventative strategies to avoid pregnancy. This lesson answers the following questions: -How can pregnancy be prevented? -What are the different types of birth control? -What is...

Birth Control: What Is It?

This video goes over different options for contraception. It defines abstinence and states that the best way to not start a pregnancy is to not have sex. If you do choose to have sex, use a condom, as it is the only form of birth control that protects against both pregnancy and STDs. The video also features a demonstration...

Reproductive Health and Responsibility

"Reproductive Health and Responsibility" follows the story of Dylan and Eva as they learn about the male and female reproductive systems. Students identify how menstruation and fertility are connected to pregnancy, as well as the stages of pregnancy. Students also assess their understanding of the reproductive systems and demonstrate responsible decision making. This lesson answers the following questions: ...

Accessing Sexual Health Care for Minors

This video explains how adolescents are able to access sexual health care and the different types of services that may be available to them. Also discussed is where youth can obtain sexual health, such as at a school-based health clinic, hospital, health department, or Planned Parenthood to name a few. Importantly, this video addresses a young person’s right to confidentiality...

HIV and STD Prevention Strategies

This course focuses on condom information and demonstration. It begins with the gym teacher introducing a special visitor in Health class. The visitor gives a comprehensive overview and complete demonstration of all condoms and the appropriate way to use them. Male, female, latex, polyurethane, natural skin, ribbed, studded, sensation, thin, extra thick, lubricated and other condoms are discussed as are...

HIV: How to Protect Yourself and Others

This video defines Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency virus) and explains the way HIV can weaken the body’s immune system to make a person vulnerable to other infections. It clarifies that HIV can only be spread through contact with bodily fluids, not casual contact. The video states that HIV is usually transmitted through sex, sharing needles, or...

HIV/AIDS Review

"HIV/AIDS Review" follows Caleb, Ryan, Josh, and Cory as they learn a friend, Taylor, has recently been diagnosed with HIV after falling into a pattern of risky behaviors. Through interactive and conversational learning, students will be able to identify the effects of HIV and AIDS on the body, high risk behaviors of contracting the virus, prevention strategies and responsible decision...

What Is HIV?

This video defines Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and its effect on the body’s immune system. It also dispels common myths regarding HIV, such as “you can tell by looking at someone whether they have HIV,” “you can get HIV through casual contact with someone who has HIV,” and “birth control can prevent HIV.” The video also goes over the ways...

STD Review

"STD Review" follows the story of Josie, Bruno, and Elle as they discover through Instagram that their favorite singer’s boyfriend has a herpes sore on his lip. In this interactive course, students will identify the risks, symptoms, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and infections. This lesson answers the following questions: -What are the symptoms of STDs? -What...

STD Prevention Beyond Condoms

This video explains how a person can prevent and reduce their risk for contracting an STD. This video reviews what STDs are, how they can be contracted and ways to reduce the risk, including abstinence, regular testing, internal and external condoms, among other methods. Classroom favorite.