Julie in MO Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Hi, Missouri requires 1/2 credit of health education. May I ask what some of you have used to teach this? We covered human body well with Apologia General Science, but have not studied specific disease processes or healthy lifestyle info (try to live that one out!) Would The History of Medicine or Body By Design (Master Books) count? Thanks, Julie in MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I love what somebody on this board put on her documents, something to the effect that her dd had no formal class but they had covered it all through her high school year. Interestingly Texas just recently passed legislation rescinding the requirement for 1/2 credit health - and it starts with next year's graduating class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwalizer Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I bought a public school health book from Amazon, which had an overwhelming amount of info. in it. I then decided on what my priorities are-STD's, drugs, alcohol, reproduction, hygiene, etc. so that I could shave it all down. I also decided how much time each week I wanted to spend and carved the info. down to fit into one hour per week. I plan to have him read the material and answer the questions at the end of the lessons. It is important, but I really don't want to spend a huge amount of time on it. I already study a bible based book with my ds that covers family responsibilities, depression, peer relationships, and some of the other topics that I was surprised to find in the health book. We do this about a half hour per week already. My advice-get a book, determine your priorities, ignore the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 We use a publication called Young People Ask. ETA: Full title is Questions Young People Ask, Answers that Work A new version came out just last summer (white cover with young adults on it, not the blue one). It's published by Jehovah's Witnesses so is quite conservative and uses scripture to make points. Many health classes (and teachers otherwise) around the world, even non-JWs, have found it helpful. Obviously some of the information is more JW specific, but a good bit is just healthy advice. Sections include: the opposite sex, life changes, friendship issues, school and your peers, money matters, parents, your feelings, recreation, and spiritual growth. There are only 38 chapters so it could easily be done in a school year or do 2-3 chapters per week to finish in a semester. It has room in it for considering questions in the text so the student can apply what he learns. Some spots aren't big enough for certain answers though so a notebook might be helpful. But mostly, students can fill in the blanks. You can get it for free or if you'd like, a voluntary donation. I did see it at Amazon. Kinda odd that you can find it being sold since JWs give of literature freely, but... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I used Red Cross First Aid/CPR and they accepted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 ABeka has a 1/2-credit (I'm pretty sure it is that) high school health textbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-FL Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I used a combination of Red Cross CPR/1st aid, boating safety, the required "don't drink & drive" class, & any reading/reporting I needed to finish the hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leanna Tomlinson Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I put together my own program and tailored it differently for each of my dc. For all three I had them take Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and Babysitting. I then require that thier 9th and 10th grade research papers be centered around a health topic. My eldest dd did diets and exercise. My 2nd dd researched tuberculosis, and good fats/bad fats. My ds plans to research weight training. I add to that a few books and videos about areas of health that are of interest to my dc. We just discuss the books with no required written work. I keep track of hours. When we reach 70-80 hours we are finished. The Red Cross classes are 20 hours and the research papers are about 15 each, so that leaves 20-30 for readingand/or videos . I start keeping track of hours in the 9th grade and my dd's both completed their credit by the 1st semester of 11th grade. Other things I have counted...my dd's observation day with an RN, ds's instruction week at the YMCA in the weight room, dd's menu planning and organic gardening research. You really can make it apply to your family's needs and interests.:) HTH, Leanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I love what somebody on this board put on her documents, something to the effect that her dd had no formal class but they had covered it all through her high school year. That must be me! In my daughter's homeschool profle, I included the following section: "Graduation Requirements and Testing: The State of blah-blah requires that public high school students complete the following years of study in order to receive a diploma: English (3), Math (2), Science (2), Social Science (3), Health (1), Physical Education (1), and Art or Second Language (1). (D has no formal Health credit on her transcript; however, we have covered this subject on an informal basis throughout her high school years.) Homeschoolers in our state are required to register with the local Education Service District and take state approved tests in 3rd, 5th, 8th, and 10th grades. Since D has been in compliance with homeschooling law and has far exceeded the requirements for a public high school diploma, we will have no hesitation in conferring her high school diploma on June 16, 2009." Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readwithem Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 That must be me! In my daughter's homeschool profle, I included the following section: "Graduation Requirements and Testing: The State of blah-blah requires that public high school students complete the following years of study in order to receive a diploma: English (3), Math (2), Science (2), Social Science (3), Health (1), Physical Education (1), and Art or Second Language (1). (D has no formal Health credit on her transcript; however, we have covered this subject on an informal basis throughout her high school years.) Homeschoolers in our state are required to register with the local Education Service District and take state approved tests in 3rd, 5th, 8th, and 10th grades. Since D has been in compliance with homeschooling law and has far exceeded the requirements for a public high school diploma, we will have no hesitation in conferring her high school diploma on June 16, 2009." Regards, Kareni Yep! I didn't want to "out" you if you didn't want it outed :lol: Anyway, I love how you worded it and had JUST put it on my document when I read that TX has done away with the health requirement. Go figure. They even put it into effect NOW. DD has a friend who is taking speech and health this summer to get those "requirements" out of the way. I think the TX legislature is on the right track but I don't know how schools will be able to handle the "fix" when they've got all these health teachers with nobody wanting to take their classes. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Originally Posted by Kareni ... That must be me! In my daughter's homeschool profle, I included the following section: ... Yep! I didn't want to "out" you if you didn't want it outed :lol: I'm happy to be outed! And I'll repeat my offer of being willing to share my documents (transcript, counselor letter, homeschool profile, course descriptions) to anyone who sends me a personal message with their email address. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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