Nutrition Science

Description

Straightforward and easy to use, this series of booklets is designed to cover the foundations of a nutrition course for high school students. Each booklet offers unit projects, recipes, and textual information with fill-in-the-blank questions, a pre-test, quizzes and a unit test. Projects range from scripture memorization (KJV) and unit-specific ideas/challenges to complete. The aforementioned ideas/challenges are relatively simple-for example, keep a food diary, exercise diary or create a meatless meal. Textual information is presented plainly and focuses on the facts, without tedious anecdotes or research that seems ever-changing. For the more serious student, you could assign a topical research project per unit. For example, in the protein unit study, research the health advantages or disadvantages of egg consumption. Course topics include balanced diet; water, fat and fiber; whole grains, starch and sweets; protein; vitamins and minerals; and veggies, fruit and weight control. Three-hole punched, answer keys contain answers to the text questions, pretests, quizzes and unit tests. Publisher states this course meets ½ credit at the high school level. Complete set offers all 6 units and the 2 answer keys. Workbook set contains the 6 workbooks and no answers for an additional student use. Non-reproducible. Black and white illustrations. 16-21 pgs, sc. ~ Deanne

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.