(This course is published by Schoolaid, not by Rod and Staff Publishers.)

Foreword

Mankind Marvelously Made is written on a relatively easy seventh and eighth level in both text and content. It is divided into four units, as follows: The Human Body (our physical make-up), Food Study (nutrition, preparation, and preservation of food), Safety and First Aid, and Mental Health (psychology). Each unit is self-contained, not depending on any of the other units for foundation knowledge. This means you can study the units in any rotation—it doesn't matter which is first or last.

The exercises and study guide questions are designed to guide the study of the text and help the students retain what they have read. All exercises and questions are to be done on paper or a separate notebook. Copywork is beneficial in several ways: Writing out answers makes a deeper impression on the mind. If strictly enforced, it also teaches careful and accurate work. Along with that, it gives practice in following instructions and finding information which is an important skill that helps a person in every station of life.

The annotated teacher's edition contains many notes to help the teacher. It also has a special section to guide the teacher in practice sessions for first aid. It contains the answers to the exercises, study guide questions, and the tests. Tests for the student are available in booklet form. This booklet also contains pages with an emergency checklist to be sent home with each student when they do the Safety and First Aid unit.

Contents

Unit One: The Human Body

Introduction

• The Body Parts
• Within the Systems
• Within the Cells
• Cell Reproduction

Chapter 1: The Skeletal System

• The Axial Skeleton
• The Appendicular Skeleton
• Bone Structure

Chapter 2: The Muscular System

• Kinds of Muscles
• How Muscles Work
• Keeping Muscles Healthy
• The Miracle of the Hand
• Body Mechanics

Chapter 3: The Nervous System

• Tragedy Strikes
• Outline of the Nervous System
• The Central Nervous System
• The Peripheral Nervous System
• The Autonomic Nervous System
• A Closer Look at the Brain
• A Healthy Nervous System

Chapter 4: The Digestive System

• The Alimentary Canal
• Digestion
• A Healthy Digestive System

Chapter 5: The Circulatory System

• The Blood
• Blood Vessels
• The Heart

Chapter 6: The Respiratory System

• Organs of the Respiratory System
• The Mechanics of Breathing
• Respiration Problems

Chapter 7: The Immune System

• Structural Defences—The First Line
• The Lymphatic System—Second Line
• Chemical Defense—The Third Line

Chapter 8: The Endocrine System

• Chemical Messengers
• A Closer Look at Some Endocrine Glands
• Effects of Stress

Chapter 9: The Excretory System

• Organs of the Excretory System
• The Health of Kidneys

Chapter 10: Integumentary System

• The Epidermis
• The Dermis
• The Subcutaneous Layer

Unit Two: Food Study

Chapter 1: Nutrition

• The Five Essential Nutrients
• Energy

Chapter 2: Your Daily Diet

• The Four Food Groups
• Meal Planning
• Supplements

Chapter 3: The Basics of Cooking

• Terms Used in Recipes
• Ingrediends—How to Use Them
• Correct Measuring Methods

Chapter 4: Safe Food

• Sanitation
• Safe Food Storage
• Putting Foods By

Unit Three: Safety and First Aid

Chapter 1: Farm Safety

• Confined Spaces
• Manure Storage Hazards
• Silo Gases
• PTO Safety
• Skid Steer Loader
• Tractor Safety
• Farm Pond Safety / Animal Safety
• Rabies

Chapter 2: Hazards Around the Rural Home

• Fire—Friend or Foe?
• Propane, Gasoline, Kerosene
• Power Tools
• Bicycles, Scooters, and SMV's

Chapter 3: Weather Related

• Heat Hazards
• Storms
• Frostbite Danger

Chapter 4: Sports and Recreation

• Water Safety
• In the Wilderness

Chapter 5: Safety and First Aid

• The First Essentials
• First Aid for Shock
• Artificial Respiration
• Choking
• Poisoning
• Bleeding
• Broken Bones
• Burns
• Epilepsy, Stroke, Heart Attack

Unit Four: Mental Health

Chapter 1: Establishing Mental Health

• What Is Mental Health?
• Emotions—What Are They?
• Habits

Chapter 2: Improving Mental Health

• Understanding Conflicts
• Social Skills and Mental Health

Chapter 3: Maintaining Mental Health

• Attitudes Tell
• Controlling Emotions
• Using the Problem Skills
• Positive Communication