Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition

Description

Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition from Apologia is a comprehensive high school health course taught from a solidly Christian worldview. This practical and academically complete course equips students with essential knowledge about the human body, nutrition, emotional health, and wise decision-making for adulthood.

Students explore anatomy, nutrition, exercise, mental and emotional health, reproductive health, relationships, and more, while learning to view their bodies and choices through a biblical lens.

Key Curriculum Features:

  • Wide-ranging topics including basic anatomy, genetics, macro- and micro-nutrients, exercise, diet, and common health conditions
  • In-depth coverage of mental and emotional health, including temperament, boundaries, conflict resolution, communication, depression, anxiety, and other conditions
  • Discerning discussions on marriage, sexuality, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol, drugs, and pornography
  • Introduction to various health-related careers
  • “On Your Own” questions and practical learning activities
  • Strong biblical worldview integrated throughout

Program Components:

  • Student Textbook: Softcover text with clear explanations, illustrations, and discussion topics
  • Student Notebook (required for full credit): Consumable notebook with additional activities, note-taking pages, and assignments
  • Book Extras (included): Online access to supplemental resources and website materials

Important Notes:

  • Two transcript credit options: Elective credit (Textbook only) or full Health & Nutrition credit (Textbook + Student Notebook).
  • Requires internet access and basic exercise equipment.
  • Parents should review content on sensitive topics and evaluate their student’s emotional and spiritual maturity before beginning.
  • The 2nd edition includes updated content on mental health, emotional health, and gender identity.

Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition stands out as a practical, faith-based course that prepares high school students for healthy living and wise choices. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a complete, transcript-friendly health curriculum.

Browse all Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition resources and sets below!

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.