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Choosing Good Health Student (3rd Edition)
SKU
007706
ISBN
9780000157478
Grade 6
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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
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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.
Our Price
$25.65 
Description
Colorfully illustrated, the student textbook includes readings, chapter comprehension and self assessment questions, and end of chapter questions. A colorful atlas of the human body is also included, along with a glossary of terms. Beginning with safety and basic first aid, students will learn about the endocrine system, nutrition and physical activity, the immune system, and the nervous system. Human fertilization and fetal development are also introduced from a conservative perspective. Students are also familiarized with legal and illegal drugs including tobacco and alcohol, drug abuse, and related health issues. Peer pressure is discussed, along with ways to make wise, healthy choices.
Publisher's Description of Choosing Good Health Student (3rd Edition)
Help protect your child by teaching him the basic health and safety tips within Choosing Good Health. From first aid and proper fitness to the body's different systems and the uses of drugs, your child will have a better understanding of his body and how to treat it. With Quick Checkups, Healthful Hints, and Chapter Checkups, your child will learn and apply concepts to help him stay healthy, both physically and spiritually.
Category Description for Abeka Science Grade 6
Bridging elementary and Jr. High Science, Observing God's World presents the Universe as God's unique creation and refutes the theory of evolution. Plants, invertebrates, the earth's structure, space, and introductory chemistry are all studied. Students are also introduced to Christians with innovative, scientific thinking. The student textbook provides textual readings, chapter comprehension and end of chapter checks, and activities. Activities vary from research to observation and hands-on experiments. If you plan to incorporate the hands-on experiments, there are some household items and lab supplies that will be needed. For example: bar magnet, aquarium, critter habitat, protozoa hatchery kit, and a microscope (400x). Space to record answers is not included, so students will need a separate notebook. Also available is the Observing God's World Answer Key with answers for each comprehension and end of chapter question (questions are included). NEW ADD Homeschool Science and Health 6 Curriculum Lesson Plans provide detailed, day-by-day lesson plans, teaching tips, homework suggestions, games, bible memorization and other enrichment ideas for a 25-week study of Science, and 9- week study of health. Daily lessons average 30 minutes, although some children may need longer.
Additional resources include the quiz and worksheet book, test book, and their companion but separate answer keys. The quiz and worksheet book contains 25 quizzes and 22 worksheets (no answers). Answers are found in the Quiz and Worksheet Answer Key. The test book contains 8-unit tests, and 3 nine-weeks exams. Test questions vary from fill in the blank, true or false, matching/labeling and short answer questions. Answers are found in the test book answer key. The test book and the quiz and worksheet book are not reproducible, each student will need their own book.
Also available are the Grade 6 Science and Health Parent and Child Kits. Both are recommended for successful teaching. The parent kit includes the Homeschool Science and Health 6 Curriculum Lesson Plans, Observing God's World Answer Key, Test Key, Quiz and Worksheet Key, the Choosing Good Health Answer Key and the Quiz, Test, and Worksheet Key. The child kit includes the Observing God's World textbook, Test Book, Quiz and Worksheet Book, the Choosing Good Health text and the Quiz, Test, and Worksheet Book.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 6 |
| Brand: | A Beka Book |
| ISBN: | 9780000157478 |
| Length in Inches: | 10 |
| Width in Inches: | 8 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |
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