This hands-on science course, designed for the studentās independent use, presents human anatomy and health in an up-to-date, full-color, and beautifully pro-life stand-alone worktext.
The first half of this worktext focuses on human anatomy, including:
- The function and location of most of the organs God has designed in the human body
- The nervous, circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, and urinary systems
- The Human Body Felt Project, an inexpensive and informative capstone project
The second half of the course provides an overview of nutrition, health, and First Aid from a Catholic perspective. In simple, clear terms, the course explains:
- Nutrients and how to create a balanced diet
- Disease prevention
- Hygiene
- Posture
- Exercise
- Basic First Aid treatments for a variety of medical situations, from bug bites to frostbite
Recommended for fourth grade. A daily schedule for this program is available in CHC Lesson Plans: Fourth Grade or Behold and See 4 Daily Lesson Plans.
HUMAN ANATOMY
Nervous System: Brain, nerves, spinal cord
Circulatory System: Heart, veins, arteries, capillaries
Respiratory System: Lungs, epiglottis, trachea, bronchi, alveoli
Skeletal System: Bones, ligaments, cartilage
Muscular System: Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles; tendons
Digestive System: Esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas
Urinary System: Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND FIRST AID
Nutrition:
Food, energy, and digestion
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water, and fiber
Eating a balanced diet, food groups, ideas for desserts and snacks, food labels, malnutrition
Health:
Fighting disease, antibodies and vaccines, prevention and cure of disease
Posture and exercise
Rest and sleep
Personal hygiene, proper care of the teeth
First Aid:
Abrasions, scratches, and cuts
Stings, bites, and blisters
Bumps, bruises, and burns
Fractures, frostbite, heat exhaustion, and nosebleeds
Poisoning, punctures, slivers, sprains, and strains
Product Code: BAS4
Format: Softcover
Binding: Spiral binding
Page Count: 202 pages
Dimensions: 8.5″Ć11″
ISBN: 9781946207449
Returnable? Yes, view return policy.
Consumable? Yes, purchase one per student.
Answer key: A removable answer key is included in the back of the book.
Katherine Rode, R.N., is a Registered Nurse and a veteran homeschooling mother of four.
Q: What supplies are needed for the science experiments?
A: You can download the experiment supply list here: Experiment Supply List
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Photos submitted by Irene, Canada.
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