DragonflyAcademy Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Can someone suggest a nice, well rounded Health Curriculum (or what you use in place of one) for a 2nd and 5th Grader? It does not have to be religious based and can be secular. I've tried Abeka and Horizons and didn't feel they were a good fit for us. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---- Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Harcourt puts out some really colorful health textbooks for early elementary. http://www.amazon.com/Health-Fitness-Active-Grade-Publishers/dp/0153551240/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301921211&sr=8-1 They and the workbooks can be bought pretty cheap from Amazon. (I have the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd listed over on the swap board ;)) http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=259215 I've never done an official health curriculum with my dc, but they enjoy reading the texts. Edited April 4, 2011 by amana added link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin in DFW Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 these seemed to cover the same stuff as many of the textbooks without going overboard...a quick overview with plenty of room for discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 We use Abeka. I pick them up used for their grade level. It's a snoozer but gets the job done. :lol: (the kids like it but I'm bored.) eta: sorry, I missed that you said you didn't like Abeka. I will drink more coffee before posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Suzanne115 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 We used a simple workbook that Rod and Staff sells. It is published by School Aid. My third grader likes it and asked to use it again next year. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aludlam Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Hijack ahead .... This is a real question, not to be rude ..... but .... why do you "study" health? Is it a requirement? I truly am interested in this. It might be something that we need to add! thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---- Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 We do because dh thinks we should. ;) My oldest dd also loves anything to do with the human body, so she actually used the textbooks as bedtime reading. Who am I to argue with that? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonflyAcademy Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 It is a requirement in my State to study health every year.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Being that we are going to study life sciences this year, which includes anatomy, I ordered "newpapers" for health this year. They will span about six to eight weeks. From this point, we will jump off to enrich with readng from the library or internet resources. Health includes eating, anatomy and physiology, development, hygiene, and a few other good topics that need covered. This is why we study health, even if in a minimalist fashion like we will for the fifth and sixth grades. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 My daughter likes it. Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Mom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 We used a simple workbook that Rod and Staff sells. It is published by School Aid. My third grader likes it and asked to use it again next year. Suzanne I'm glad to hear that your third grader likes Schoolaid Health, as we just ordered it for my ds' 3rd grade year! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 We use life to study Health:lol:! I have looked at health books, and I do not see anything in them that hasn't or won't come up in our day to day life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisperry Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Secular and does not include any sexuality- Current Health Kids & Current Health Teens magazines. They are published by the Weekly Reader folks. My kids really enjoy them and are happy to read them with no prompting from me. A sexuality newsletter is option for those receiving Current Health Teens. http://www.weeklyreader.com/archive/28 Current Health kids grades 4-7 http://www.weeklyreader.com/archive/36 Current Health teens grades 8-12 For younger than 4th - Staying Healthy Series: http://rainbowresource.com/prodlist.php?sid=1302310498-1714583&subject=11&category=3275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RahRah Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 We use life to study Health:lol:! I have looked at health books, and I do not see anything in them that hasn't or won't come up in our day to day life. Glad I read ahead- that's what I was going to reply - daily life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicoryChick Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) We used "Prudence and the Millers" (along with the student book) with my children last year and they loved it. The stories are about a Mennonite family so of course there is religion in them. It is told in story form with some excercises and extra information in the student workbook. Just another option. Edited April 9, 2011 by kayinpa typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Health is probably the only thing I've been able to keep up with my kids! DS has asthma, so both kids have a decent understanding of the lungs and how they work, how the meds work, how asthma can mask anaphylaxis, and what to do if he has trouble breathing. DD is getting a little chubby, so we're talking about healthy food choices and she's learning to cook. Both have a basic understanding of what to do is someone is choking, has a seizure, passes out, etc. Safety is constantly talked about since DD has Asperger's and doesn't have "gut feelings" about some situations. We have 3-4 human anatomy books. DD has the american girl body book. I use injuries as lessons (DS fell on his face on the cement one day, and while looking in a mirror, we talked about why it needs to be cleaned, and why this will be checked out by a Dr [wasn't sure if he fractured his cheek bone], I used it to to discuss head injuries, and why we do NOT need to call an ambulance). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 We use life to study Health:lol:! I have looked at health books, and I do not see anything in them that hasn't or won't come up in our day to day life. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIE! Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 We use daily life to really study health. However, our state requires heath every year, and to avoid writing a page explaining our "family health curriculum" in my yearly paperwork, we also use Rod and Staff. It's just a short lesson once a week. I like that it includes manners too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Occasionally Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 I've done some picking and choosing from kidshealth (I hope that links right--it's my first try at it!) There are "Teacher's Guides" for pre-K through grade 12 on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raceNzanesmom Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 We use life to study Health:lol:! I have looked at health books, and I do not see anything in them that hasn't or won't come up in our day to day life. :iagree: It's a day to day everyday thing here, health, safety, hygiene, bodies, privacy, God's plan, etc, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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