Name: __________
Contraceptive Methods and STI Prevention Methods Assignment – Gr. 10
Task: Create an eye-catching pamphlet or handout either promoting the use or warning
people of the use of certain contraceptive methods (depending on the contraceptive
method assigned). Some methods are very good to use, while some should be avoided
all together.
MY CONTRACEPTIVE METHOD IS: ______________________
Information that must be researched and included in the final paper:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
A description of what it is
How it is used and method of use
The percentage effectiveness at preventing pregnancy
The percentage effectiveness at preventing STIs (if available)
It’s typical cost and availability to teens, i.e. is it easy for you to get, and where
can you get it?
6. Side Effects
7. Other interesting information
All work should be typed at 12-pt. font, and must be a minimum of 1 page long, and a
maximum of 2 pages. Work not fitting these standards WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Any sources used for information MUST be cited in the text as well as in a
bibliography/work cited.
ANY form of plagiarism WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED or EXCUSED!
This assignment is due: Friday, March 5th, 2010.
This due date is the “drop dead” date, which means anything submitted after this date will only
be marked as complete/incomplete, and will significantly effect your grade. Students may hand
in work early. Work submitted before the due date will be reviewed by the teacher, and returned
with suggestions for improvement. Students then may make changes and re-submit.
MARKING SCHEME:
Content………………10 marks
Format/Creativity……………………...2 marks
Spelling & Grammar………………………..2 marks
Research/Citations ………………………..1 mark
TOTAL……………………………….15 marks
**This mark will be included in the “Inquiry, Knowledge and Communications” portion of your final mark**
DATA COLLECTION SHEET
This may help with the organization of research
Information
Needed
Description
How used?
Method of use?
Effectiveness
against
pregnancy
Effectiveness
against
STIs/STDs
Costs?
Who pays?
Availability?
Ease and
location?
Side Effects
Other
Point-form Notes
Where did you find the
information? (Works Cited)