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Students should be able to evaluate the different hormonal and non-
hormonal methods of contraception. |
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Give an advantage and disadvantage of condoms, the pill and the implant. Show students the methods of contraception. Separate students into groups, get them to learn about a specific method and then rejoin to feedback. (Jigsaw). |
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Fertility can be controlled by a variety of hormonal and non-hormonal methods of contraception. |
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What are the two categories of contraception? |
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These include:
? oral contraceptives that contain hormones to inhibit FSH production so that no eggs mature
? injection, implant or skin patch of slow release progesterone to inhibit the maturation and release of eggs for a number of months or years
? barrier methods such as condoms and diaphragms which prevent the
sperm reaching an egg
? intrauterine devices which prevent the implantation of an embryo or
release a hormone
? spermicidal agents which kill or disable sperm
? abstaining from intercourse when an egg may be in the oviduct
? surgical methods of male and female sterilisation. Explain everyday and technological applications of science; evaluate associated personal, social, economic and environmental implications; and make
decisions based on the evaluation of evidence and arguments. |
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Name at least 7 forms of contraception and how they work. |
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(HT) Explain the use of hormones in modern
reproductive technologies to treat infertility |
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(HT) Which hormones can be used to treat infertility and how is it used? |
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(HT) Explain how developments of
microscopy techniques have enabled IVF treatments to develop. |
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(HT) How has developments in microscope technology and techniques enabled IVF treatment to improve? |
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This includes giving FSH and LH in a ?fertility drug? to a woman. She may then become pregnant in the normal way. (HT only) |
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(HT) Which hormones can be used to treat infertility and how is it used?Which hormones can be used to treat infertility and how is it used? |
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Understand social and ethical issues associated with IVF treatments (HT only) |
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(HT) What are some social and ethical issues associated with IVF treatment? HT : Information on fertility treatments.
Debate on their use - octomum. |
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Although fertility treatment gives a woman the chance to have a baby of her own:
? it is very emotionally and physically stressful
? the success rates are not high
? it can lead to multiple births which are a risk to both the babies and the mother. (HT only) |
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(HT) What are some of the disadvantages of IVF? |
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Evaluate from the perspective of patients and doctors the methods of treating infertility.
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(HT) Describe the stages of IVF. |
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