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 high-schooler will gain an in-depth knowledge of both macronutrients and micronutrients, including the importance of exercise and proper diet. Online answer key available. Combine with the Apologia Health and Nutrition Student Notebook ( sold separately or as a kit) to complete the 50+ projects assigned in the text and for a course that may count for one semester or full year elective credit. 443 pages, softcover. Grades 9 – 12.
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.
