Tutor – Hayden Buntin
This course is designed to provide your teenagers with the tools to be good stewards of their bodies and their choices. With detailed illustrations, diagrams and photos, Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition Second Edition contains 15 modules that explore the physical, nutritional, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual aspects of growing into a healthy adult. Students will study the human body systems, senses, genetics, temperaments, and physical influences on thoughts and feelings. The course respectfully covers mental illness and emotional stability, as well as the value of another human being, our culture, our biological sex as related to our gender roles, our families, socialization, communication skills, and conflict resolution skills. Your student will gain an in-depth knowledge of both macronutrients and micronutrients, including the importance of exercise and proper diet.
This course will prepare students for college-level studies as well as life beyond the classroom. it is designed to be vibrant and engaging while helping the student to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for exploring God’s creation.
Parental Note: This is a full health textbook. Some students may not be mature enough to discuss some of the topics. The reproductive systems are covered in detail, including accurate, yet respectful, illustrations and descriptions. The text respectfully discusses the act of marriage, sexual misconduct, pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, chapters discuss alcohol and drug abuse, depression, pornography, and other topics that also require maturity. Please use your knowledge of your students to decide if this course is appropriate for their maturity levels.
Exploring Creation with Health & Nutrition Textbook (2nd Edition)
By: Dr. Laura Chase
Publisher: Apologia Educational Ministries
ISBN-13: 9781946506863
Exploring Creation with Health & Nutrition Student Notebook (2nd Edition)
By: Dr. Laura Chase
Publisher: Apologia Educational Ministries
ISBN-13: 9781946506870
9th-12th grades
This class is an “average” difficulty level
Pens or pencils
Notebook or binder with ruled paper