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Eighth Grade

A Waldorf eighth grade student experiences a gradual but significant shift from the presentation of a subject solely from the teacher to the class, to the mutual consideration of a subject by teacher and class together. A sense of community develops, in which speaking becomes more thoughtful, listening more attentive. The result is a greater sense of self. The students expand their sense of place in the world. More importantly, they leave with compelling questions that will continue to fuel their love of learning in the years ahead.

Language Arts: Grammar and Composition, Creative Writing, Spelling, Reading, Report Writing, Note Taking Skills, Researching, Drama, Literary Forms, Elements of Style, Shakespeare
Literature and History: American History, Modern Events, Life and Work of Shakespeare
Mathematics: Pre-algebra Skills, Algebra, Geometry
Physics, Chemistry, Physiology
World Geography
Spanish and German:
Conversational Spanish/German, Literature, Grammar and Vocabulary
Classics: Latin and Roman Culture and Literature
Movement Education: Team Sports
Handwork: Machine Sewing
Woodwork
Visual Arts:
Painting, Drawing, Clay Sculpture, Other Media
Music: Recorder, Singing ,Orchestra

To view the curriculum for each grade:  Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8

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150 West Bonner Road | Wauconda, Il 60084 | info@watersedgewaldorf.org | Phone: 847-526-1372 | Fax: 815-717-7314

Water's Edge Waldorf School