The seventh grader is inquisitive about the world and their own self-identity, and eager for knowledge, independence, and social connection. Through the curriculum, students are met with increasingly challenging academics, and supported by the teachers during this time of significant physical, emotional, social and academic growth.

The seventh grader is met developmentally by applying discovery learning principles. The Waldorf curriculum works across all subjects to echo the energy of your seventh grader, including a deep dive into another time of remarkable discovery- the Renaissance. The explosion of creativity and knowledge during this time in history provides an elegant parallel to the seventh grader’s experience of adolescence. In addition, service projects provide affirmation of meeting the world.

• Language Arts: Creative writing and composition, grammar, speech and drama
• Literature: Classics, biographies, creative writing and poetry
• Mathematics: Geometry, negative numbers, powers, roots, algebra
• Science: Physics, chemistry, human physiology and nutrition
• History: Renaissance and Age of Exploration from a variety of global perspectives
• Geography: African geography
• Spanish: Continued work with grammar, phonetics, vocabulary and culture
• Physical Education: Circus arts: juggling, balance skills, acrobatics and gymnastics and Team Sports: volleyball, soccer and basketball.
• Practical Arts: Hand sewing and embroidering a bag for a first grade buddy and woodworking projects
• Music: Recorder, singing harmony in parts, African drumming and string ensemble
• Art: Watercolor and acrylic painting, clay modeling, charcoal and perspective drawing

Marcee Hansen

Ms. Marcee Hansen joined City of Lakes Waldorf School in 2005 and graduated her second class of eighth graders in 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Ball State University. Marcee has studied Waldorf education through Novalis Institute, Micha-el Institute, Rudolf Steiner College, Rudolf Steiner Center and Arcturus Rudolf Steiner Education Program. Marcel began serving as the CLWS Faculty Chair in January 2016. Read about her early teaching experiences in Jamaica and the Zuni Reservation on our blog.

Ann Meany

Ann Meany has taught in Waldorf schools for the past 13 years. She served for 8 years as the Movement and Games teacher at the Minnesota Waldorf School where she helped to pioneer a social inclusion program modeled after the work of Kim John Payne. Ann has served as the Social Health Coordinator for the past two years and is trained as a SEED (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) Leader. Ann completed her Spacial Dynamics training in 2006.