The Art of Waldorf Education - Rudolf Steiner College

waldorf high schoolLife Scienceswith Merrily LovellWeek One: Zoology Modern science often describes the human being as simply another animal,and sometimes they say it is not a very successful animal at that. In the Zoology block, the wholeanimal kingdom is surveyed, looking at the characteristics of the diverse animal groups.Week Two: Evolution Zoology provides a foundation for exploring ideas of Evolution. Whatis Darwin’s Theory of Evolution, and why has it continued to be so controversial since itsinception? Many approaches to Zoology and Evolution are available for study. One approach willbe covered in depth and others touched on.Required reading: Harmony of the Creative Word by Rudolf Steiner and Childhood and HumanEvolution by Friedrich Kipp. See booklist for extensive list of recommended titles.Course Fee: $680 (two weeks)Mathematicswith Dr. Ernst SchuberthWeeks One and Two: We will explore the meaning of mathematical mappings and functionsin math and projective geometry, steps towards a pure (sense-free) thinking, pre-calculus andintroduction to calculus, integration and differentiation.Course Fee: $680 (two weeks)Physicswith John PeteringWeeks One and Two: A hands-on exploration of sense-based phenomenology, science topics,and the pedagogy which underlies the final chemistry and physics blocks. Depending on thestudents’ needs, we will work out a schedule between physics and chemistry in the 12 th grade.Course Fee: $680 (two weeks)Paintingwith Gosha KarpowiczWeeks One and Two: Study of the four temperaments of human nature through portraitwatercolor painting out of color can be offered in the twelfth grade. We will playfully engage inthe gestures of each temperament.Course Fee: $340 (per week)32