Health and the Human Mind
Examine the unique way God created our brain and senses in this one-of-a-kind science unit. Discover how your minds were made to be creative, think, and express emotions. Engaging, hands-on lessons, awe-inspiring videos, and interactive student journals keep your young scientists active and involved in the learning process.
Don’t miss the read-aloud book pack and 7–8 extension book to expand learning!
Lesson 1: The Human Mind and Nervous System
Lesson 2: The Brain
Lesson 3: Eyes and Vision
Lesson 4: Ears and Hearing
Lesson 5: Mouth and Taste
Lesson 6: Smell and the Nose
Lesson 7: The Brain Stem
Lesson 8: Memory and Emotions
Lesson 9: Social Health
Lesson 10: Emotional Health
Lesson 11: Connecting with Nature
Lesson 12: Healthy Habits
The Good and the Beautiful science team has created original, high-quality videos to accompany our science units, making the courses even easier to teach! The Health and the Human Mind science unit includes access to engaging videos that highlight specific topics such as the lobes of the brain and our amazing eyes. Access the Health and the Human Mind videos here.
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How the Unit Works
Required Course Items
Course Book Course Book
Details:The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the 88-page Health and the Human Mind science course. Hands-on activities, engaging videos, vocabulary words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family.
- 88 pages
- Full-color
- 12 lessons
- Wire binding; 8.5″x11″
A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.
Student Journal Grades 3-6 Student Journal Grades 3-6
Details:Each student grades 3–6 needs his or her own copy of the 33-page Health and the Human Mind Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.
- 33 pages
- Full-color
- Saddle-stitch binding; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″
Student Journal Grades 7-8 Student Journal Grades 7-8
Details:Each student grades 7–8 needs his or her own copy of the 60- page Health and the Human Mind Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8 journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.
- 60 pages
- Full-color
- Saddle-stitch binding; three hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″
Optional Suggested Reading
Health and the Human Mind Read-Aloud Book Pack
Details:Two full-color, interactive books in the optional Health and the Human Mind Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Health and the Human Mind study. Purchase above.
Includes:
- The Amazing Thing Called Memory by Kelley Williams
- A Penny for Your Thoughts by Tyler Mattson
The Addiction Questions & Answers Book Health and the Human Mind Grades 7–8 Extension
Details:We recommend this book as extra reading for students in Grades 7–8. The internet has many opportunities for learning, but users should proceed with caution. This book teaches about identity theft, online sexual predators and sextortion, cyberbullying, pornography, and much more. This is information you don’t want your children to miss.
47 pages
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