1. Knowledge

Menstruation

At the end of the lesson students can:

1. Describe the monthly menstrual cycle including fertile days, and the fact that the menstrual cycle of teenage girls is not yet regular, and menstruation lasts until menopause.
2. Describe two physical and two psychological disadvantages of menstruation.

Pregnancy

At the end of the lesson students can:

1. Describe the process of fertility, pregnancy as well as the physical, psychological and social implications of early pregnancy
2. List two signs of pregnancy in the girl's body and explain that a missing menstrual period does not always mean a girl is pregnant.
3. Mention at least one place or clinic where a girl can get a pregnancy test.
4. List three options that young people, both girls and boys,have in case of an unintended pregnancy.

Contraceptives

At the end of the lesson students can:

1. Describe what family planning means, what contraceptives are and what their function is.
2. List two kinds of contraceptives, give one example of each kind and explain how they prevent pregnancy.
3. Explain that condom use provides double protection against both pregnancy and STIs/HIV.
4. Explain the risks involved in 'withdrawal before ejaculation', and the ‘rhythm’ or 'safe-days method'.
5. Bust myths related to pregnancy and abortion.
6. Define 'emergency contraception' and explain when to use it.
7. Describe the fact that illegal abortions are often unsafe and done in unhygienic circumstances.
8. List three negative consequences for girls when they have a 'secret' related to unintended pregnancy (i.e. illegal) abortion.

2. Attitude

Contraceptives

At the end of the lesson students can:

1. Argue that being pregnant and giving birth is wonderful but only at the right time, under the right circumstances and with the right person.
2. Argue that both boys and girls who are sexually active, have a responsibility in using contraceptives to prevent pregnancy.
3. Tell that when they are sexually active, they should both be motivated to use effective forms of contraceptives. They both should accept personal responsibility to prevent an unintended pregnancy (and not depend on the preventive actions taken by their sexual partner).
4. Tell they should be motivated to avoid (unsafe) abortion.

Support

At the end of the lesson students can:

1. Argue the importance of the involvement and support of the male sexual partner (father) during prenatal care and delivery and feel the importance of a shared responsibility between mother and father to care for the baby after birth.
2. Tell that both girl and boy should be motivated to seek help if a girl's pregnancy is unexpected and unintended.
3. Tell that they are aware of social norms, peer pressure and influences of people around them with regard to choices around pregnancy, parenthood and abortion.
4. Recognize the influence of important others on their norms and values about pregnancy, parenthood and contraceptive use.

3. Skills

At the end of the lesson students can:

1. Demonstrate their idea of when to become a parent
2. Tell to choose the best fitting contraceptive(s) in case of being sexually active.
3. Describe a scenario for both the boy and girl in case of a girl’s pregnancy.
4. Demonstrate how to support one with questions or dilemmas around teenage pregnancy.