I often get asked  “What do I do for high school health?” . “We already covered showers, teeth, etc…what else do I need to cover?”
Here are a few things outside the “box” which is by no means an all inclusive list..
1. CPR and first aid certification from the local health dept
2. The whole family goes to the eye doctor. One of you gets the optimap where you can see the optic nerve and retina on the computer screen. My eye doctor charges extra for this versus the regular eye dilation but the results are amazing.
3. Have the student research carbohydrates and proteins. Then plan a meal high in protein, low carbs. Make the menu, choose the recipe, make the grocery list, go to the store – use coupons- and cook the meal
4. Track yourself walking or running a mile and over a “semester” improve your time
5. Drivers Ed class
6. Read articles on : fruit, heart health, hypothermia, tornado safety,
7. Word study on: strength, endurance, exercise, leisure
8. Read prevention magazine or other health based magazine articles on a particular topic and share findings- ie chicken pox vaccine- yay or nay or treadmill vs elliptical for knee problems or prevention of knee problems
9. Bible study- I Timothy 4:7-8, II Timothy 2:5
I hope this helps. There are other options to a textbook, be creative!

Arbor day is in April and here a unit study at 25% off to help you study trees. If you have never tried a Grab and Go Unit study, now would be a great time to try one.

For grades 2-12, minimal to no prep involved, 4 week study, you choose literature from a large list ( not looking for that 1 book), create and maintain a nature journal, simple experiments, art, famous people, field trip ideas, and much more..  If you have a Boy Scout in the family, this study can earn you a merit badge in “forestry”.

Use the code 25OFF to get the discount.

here is a link to the Homeschool Legacy website ( I am an affiliate)- use it to get to the site then go shopping..

http://www.homeschoollegacy.com/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=1024_0_5_2o

have fun- let me know what you think after you have used it..

Karen at the Kurriculum Korner

Geography was always a favorite subject over the years in our homeschool journey . Mapping and studying other countries cultures is an important part of understanding who we are as Americans and our role in the world. Knowledge Quest has some great products- here is one you can try free.

Maybe you already know about Expedition Earth, but if you don’t, this is a great time to check it out.

You can try Expedition Earth for FREE by downloading the Expedition Earth Sampler pack. It contains several country pages along with lesson plans. This is a great way to learn about the fascinating corners of our world.

It’s all at this link:

https://fs168.isrefer.com/go/EE/Karen/

If you don’t love Expedition Earth, that’s okay, but it certainly does not hurt to check it out for free. If Expedition Earth is not for you, maybe another one of Knowledge Quest’s products would be the perfect fit. I’m especially partial to Map Trek and A Child’s Geography. 🙂

Enjoy and let me know what you think..

Karen at the Kurriculum Korner

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As usual, this time of year business slows down significantly.
As of November 1st, I will go to by appointment only until after the New Year. Please pass this around to those friends you know are not on the loops. I am still here and am very flexible so call or email me if you need anything, want to change directions in your curriculum choices, need additional practice or supplements etc. I will open again with regular hours after the holidays. As I make appointments, I will post them both here, on the loops and on facebook in case you want to do some shopping. Especially those we make ahead of time, so I can give you notice.
I do not go away for the holiday season so please do not hesitate to call on me. I am here to help. I will continue to post things that I think are of value as gifts. Please continue to follow me here and on facebook for news and updates.
Thank you for all your support this year, there were some sales records broken this summer!

Helpful Hints for making the most out of the sale next week
I made the hours 11 am – 7 pm Monday thru Friday to try to accommodate everyone’s schedules. If you can work it out with a friend to take turns with the children, dads can be home or you can find a teenager from the neighborhood to sit, you would be more relaxed and less distracted.. Children are always welcome. They are also always distracting, fidgety, whining to go – anywhere but here, etc.
1. If you bring the children, bring something for them to do, eat, drink (eating and drinking will take place outside) etc.
2. Use the bathroom before you come- I only have one accessible to the shop and it is also my families and in the house, not really a public bathroom.
3. Park on the stub road, not on the red bricks- George had someone towed last spring. Parking will be tight, carpool if you can.
4. If you have a blog- post for me please
5. There will be a daily giveaway and a door prize after the week for an Amazon gift card.
6. The shop will be 20% off with some exceptions which will be marked.
7. No Drop offs next week
8. Prior commitments where I have made you a pile or set things aside for you ie- life of Fred, teaching textbooks, Heart of Dakota, abeka 7th grade etc are excluded from the sale.
9. No items will be held without payment which we can do over the phone.
10. Bring your list—put it in your bag now so it is not on the desk while you are here.
11. If you find what you came for at a really good price, post a review, post on the loop and tell friends- word of mouth from someone other than me is the best advertising.
12. No haggling over prices..if you want to buy it for a few cents less somewhere else, that is your prerogative. Pricing is competitive and designed to benefit not me, but your fellow homeschoolers. Thank you for understanding. 
13. Have a good time and take home lots of goodies !!
See you there–
Karen at the Kurriculum Korner
502-241-7264
email- kurriculumkorner@msn.com
www.kurriculumkorner.com