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More lessons are coming soon! At this time the following lessons are available…

History
Seventh Grade: The Renaissance: Main Lesson: Video
Seventh Grade: The Middle Ages & Crusades: Main Lesson: Video
Seventh Grade: The Age of  Exploration: Video

Seventh Grade Math Block: Algebra 
Math Block Day 1 – Intro to Integers
Integers #1: Worksheet & Answer Key
Math Block Day 2 – Adding Integers
Integers #2: Worksheet & Answer Key
Day 3 – Subtracting Integers
Integers #3: Worksheet & Answer Key
Day 4 – Multiplying Integers
Integers #4: Worksheet & Answer Key
Day 5 – Dividing Integers 
Integers #5: Worksheet & Answer Key
Integers Poem
Day 6 – Exponents Day 1: Introduction to Exponents
Exponents Worksheet & Answer Key
Day 7 – Exponents Day 2: Exponents
Exponents Worksheet & Answer Key
Day 8 – Exponents Day 3: Squares
Squares Worksheet & Answer Key
Day 9 – Exponents: Day 4
Day 10 – Exponents: Day 5
Day 11 – Algebra: Day 1
Day 12 – Algebra: Day 2
Day 13- Algebra: Day 3
Day 14 – Algebra: Day 4
Day 15 – Algebra: Day 5
Day 16 – Algebra Day 6
Day 17 – Math Review & Final Lesson
Day 17B: Math Review Answer Sheet

Algebra lessons include: multiplication, division, multiple operations, distributive law, and more.

Seventh Grade Math Block: Geometry
Math 1: Fibonacci sequence: Part I 
Math 2: Fibonacci sequence: Part II 
Math 3: The Golden Mean 
Math 4: The Pentagon: Part I
Math 5: The Pentagon: Part II
Math 6: The Human Body and Phi
Math 7: Angle Proofs, Part 1
Math 8: Angle Proofs and Theorems, Part 2
Math 9: Pythagoras, Part 1
Math: 10: Pythagorus: Part 2
Math: 11: Pythagorus: Part 3
Math: 12: Pythagorean Triples & Area
Math: 13: Area of Triangles
Math 14: Area of a Trapezoid
Math 15: Circumference and Pi
Math 16: Area of a Circle
Math 17: Pythagoras’ Spiral
Math 18: Heptagon
Math 19: Square Root Algorithm – Part I
Math 20: Square Root Algorithm – Part II
Math 21: Square Root Algorithm – Part III
Math 22: Square Root Algorithm – Part IV

Renaissance Block
Renaissance Lesson 1: Petrarch
Renaissance Lesson 2: Giotto
Renaissance Lesson 3: The Black Death
Renaissance Lesson 4: Brunelleschi
Renaissance Lesson 5: Joan of Arc: Part I
Renaissance Lesson 6: Joan of Arc: Part II
Renaissance Lesson 7: Joan of Arc: Part III
Renaissance Lesson 8: Medici
Renaissance Lesson 9: DaVinci – Part 1
Renaissance Lesson 10: DaVinci – Part 2
Renaissance Lesson 11: DaVinci – Part 3
Renaissance Lesson 12: Michaelangelo – Part 1
Renaissance: Lesson 13: Michaelangelo – Part 2
Renaissance Lesson 14: Raphael
Renaissance: Lesson 15: Savonarola
Renaissance Lesson 16: Isabel and Ferdinand
Renaissance Lesson 17: Martin Luther: Part I
Renaissance Lesson 18: Martin Luther: Part II
Renaissance Lesson 19: Thomas Moore

Middle Ages Block

Middle Ages 1: Introduction & Castle Painting
An introduction to the Middle Ages – leading on from the Fall of Rome. 
Painting castles (with some information on castles) for cover pages.

Middle Ages 2: Attila the Hun / The Franks / Clovis I
We learn a little bit about Attila the Hun and how the Romans fought his armies alongside the Frankish armies. We hear of the first Christian king of the Franks – Clovis I.
Draw the Feudal System pyramid with discussion on each different ‘class’.

Middle Ages 3: Monks and Monasteries
We learn about monasteries and monks – in particular St Benedict and the Benedictine rule. Write out our own ‘Benedictine Rule’ using illuminated letters.

Middle Ages 4: Charlemagne (could easily be split over 2 or 3 days)
We learn about the ‘Father of Europe’, Charlemagne, or Charles the Great – the harsh way he dominated other tribes of Europe, and the inspiring way he encouraged education in the Middle Ages. Draw a picture of Charlemagne.

Middle Ages 5: The Islamic World in the Middle Ages
We look at the grandeur, wealth, territories and religion of the Muslim people in the Middle Ages – paying particular attention to one of the greatest caliphs, Harun al-Rashid.
Dictation on Charlemagne.

Middle Ages: Lesson 6: Knights in the Middle Ages
In this lesson we learn about what it was like to become a knight in the Middle Ages! The written work is an essay comparing Charlemagne’s court and Harun al-Rashid’s court.

Middle Ages: Lesson 7: The Crusades
In this lesson we hear all about the Crusades, focusing in particular in the peasants’ crusade and the first crusade. Our written work is a diary entry of a knight (following on from Lesson 6) and designing our own shield of honor.

Middle Ages Lesson 8: The Crusades: Part II
In this lesson, we learn more about the crusades – this time looking at the saddest one of them all, the Children’s Crusade of 1212. The written work includes a dictation on the crusades.

Middle Ages Lesson 9: Eleanor of Aquitaine
In this lesson we hear about one of the most interesting queens who ever lived, Eleanor of Aquitaine! This is the first half of her life. For the written work, we will draw a portrait of Eleanor using watercolor pencils.

Middle Ages Lesson 9B: Queen Eleanor: Part II
In this lesson we hear the rest of the story of Queen Eleanor. The written work includes instructions on how to write a letter to Eleanor…

Middle Ages Lesson 10: 100 Year War
In this lesson we hear about the 100 year war and some of the kings who ruled at their time, as well as touching on the ‘Black Prince’ of England. For the written work we will draw up a table of comparisons between the Middle Ages and Modern Life.

Middle Ages Lesson 11: The Plague
In this lesson we learn about the Bubonic Plague / Black Death, which ravaged Europe in the late  middle ages. For the artistic work we will draw a ‘plague doctor’ using charcoal.

Day 12 of the Middle Ages: Joan of Arc: Part I
In this lesson we hear about the incredible Joan of Arc (part one) and how, at just 16 years old, she joined the French war against the English and Burgundies. After the lesson we then create a stained glass window (paper version) of Joan of Arc. This art project could be done over two days.

Day 13 of the Middle Ages: Joan of Arc: Part II
In this lesson we hear the second half of Joan of Arc’s story. For the written work we create old parchment paper, and write a news article about the life of Joan of Arc.

Astronomy Block

Geocentric Astronomy 
Astronomy 1: The Perceived Path of the Sun
Astronomy 2: The Perceived Path of the Sun
Astronomy 3:  The Perceived Path of the Sun
Astronomy 4:  The Perceived Path of the Stars
Astronomy 5: The Perceived Path of the Stars: Part Two
Astronomy 6: The Perceived Path of the Stars: Part Three
Astronomy 7: The Perceived Path of the Stars: Part Four
Astronomy 8: The Moon_Part 1
Astronomy 9: The Moon_Part 2
Astronomy 10: The Moon_Part 3

Heliocentric Model of Astronomy 
Astronomy Lesson A: Ptolemy
Astronomy Lesson B: Copernicus
Astronomy Lesson A: Giordano Bruno
Astronomy Lesson A: Tycho Brahe

Art Lessons
Use these to accompany the perspective drawing lessons on the lesson block page here. We have also included our lesson block for this below. This is also a good lesson to go with the Renaissance block or Da Vinci studies or any time you will be having students draw buildings or architecture.

Seventh Grade Perspective Drawing: PDF
Seventh Grade Art Main Lesson: 1-Point Perspective: Video
Seventh Grade Art Main Lesson: 2-Point Perspective: Video
Seventh Grade Art Main Lesson: 3-Point Perspective: Video
Seventh Grade Art Main Lesson: Atmospheric Color – Part 1: Video
Seventh Grade Art Main Lesson: Atmospheric Color – Part 2: Video

Handwork
Wet-felted Pumpkins Craft: Video
How to Make a Waldorf Doll: Part One: Video
How to Make a Waldorf Doll: Part Two: Video
How to Make a Waldorf Doll: Part Three: Video
How to Make a Waldorf Doll: Part Four: Video
How to Make a Waldorf Doll: Part Five: Video
How to Make a Waldorf Doll: Part Six: Video

Music Living Lessons For 7th Grade
Playing the Ukulele: Level One: Lesson One: Video
Playing the Ukulele: Level One: Lesson Two: Video
Playing the Ukulele: Level One: Lesson Three: Video
Playing the Ukulele: Level One: Lesson Four: Video
Playing the Ukulele: Level One: Lesson Five: Video
Playing the Ukulele: Level One: Lesson Six: Video
Playing the Ukulele: Level One: Lesson Seven: Video
Playing the Ukulele: Level One: Lesson Eight: Video

Ukulele: Level 2: Class 1: Video
Ukulele: Level 2: Class 2: Video
Ukulele: Level 2: Class 3: Video
Ukulele: Level 2: Class 4: Video
Ukulele: Level 2: Class 5: Video
Ukulele: Level 2: Class 6: Video
Ukulele: Level 2: Class 7: Video
Ukulele: Level 2: Class 8: Video

Ukulele: Level 3: Class 1: Video
Ukulele: Level 3: Class 2: Video
Ukulele: Level 3: Class 3: Video
Ukulele: Level 3: Class 4: Video
Ukulele: Level 3: Class 5: Video
Ukulele: Level 3: Class 6: Video
Ukulele: Level 3: Class 7: Video
Ukulele: Level 3: Class 8: Video

Already Included…

This listing is for a single family purchase. If you are a co-op, teacher at a school, school, or charter school please see our co-op page HERE.

The seventh grader is filled with wonder and curiosity now. Their mind awakened to the more logical way of thinking in sixth grade but now that they’ve been through a year of Roman law, logical thinking, debate and other intellectual activities they are starting to realize that intellect and logic is not always dull.

When combined with creativity and wonder intellect and logic can be a powerful combination that can take them to places they never imagined! The seventh grader desires to explore these possibilities. At the same time they are also very interested in getting to know themselves. During this time we must foster their need for self-exploration as well as their need to explore the world. We will take the seventh grader through the Renaissance and Reformation age just as we will take them through this Renaissance of their soul. We will show them how individualism overcame feudal rule during this time and will introduce them to people like Leonardo DaVinci who embodies intellect, logic, creativity and exploration. Seventh graders will also explore the concepts of mechanics in physics, inorganic chemistry, and physiology. In math they will explore more algebra and negative numbers. Form drawing will include perspective drawing. Music includes music from the period of study. A school play from the Renaissance usually rounds out the year.

All of your curriculum materials including mp3s and video tutorials are available through a teacher portal immediately after you make your purchase. You can read more about how this works here.

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Testimonials About Earthschooling

Why do we call this a “Curriculum Experience” ? Because when you purchase Earthschooling curriculum you not only receive a full curriculum (without the need to purchase any additional materials) but you also receive:

*Teacher support videos, mP3s and live support worth over $200.00
*Instructional Movement/Eurythmy videos worth over $150.00
*24-Hour member forum
*Bi-monthly Q & A sessions with a Waldorf teacher worth over $180.00 a year
*Access to member photo galleries
*Access to your experience on any device – mobile phone, tablet or computer – from any location
*Member chat forums
*Weekly newsletter with tips, updates and more
*Free updates for life (we add new material every year)
*Cultural & language enrichment lessons including Spanish, German, French, Arabic and more worth over $185.00

Main Lessons
Lesson Block: World Geography
Lesson Block: History: Early Settlers and Human Deeds
Lesson Block: History: Part One: Late ME and Crusades
Lesson Block: History: Part One B: Late ME and Crusades
Lesson Block: History: Part Two: Renaissance
Lesson Block: History: Part Three: Age of Chivalry and Reformation
Lesson Block: History: Joan of Arc
Lesson Block: History: Part Four: Age of Exploration
Lesson Block: History: Part Four: Martin Luther
MLB Samples: G7 Age of Exploration by Hannah
MLB Samples: G7 Medieval by Hannah
MLB Samples: G7 Renaissance by Hannah
Lesson Block: Language: Writing Exercises Review
Lesson Block: Language: Short Stories and Essays Review
Lesson Block: Language: Short Stories and Essays for G7
Lesson Block: Language: Poetry and Plays
Lesson Block: Language: Interviews
Lesson Block: Language: Reports
MLB Samples: Language by Hannah
Lesson Block: Math: G7 Math Basics: Part One
Lesson Block: Math: G7 Math Basics: Part Two
Lesson Block: Science: Atom Board Set: Instructions and Lesson (Video & PDF)
Lesson Block: Science: Astronomy
MLB Samples: Astronomy by Sofia
Lesson Block: Science: Waldorf Chemistry
Lesson Block: Science: Meteorology
Lesson Block: Science: Physics: Advanced Electricity and Magnetism
Lesson Block: Science: Physics: Machines
Lesson Block: Science: Physics: Physiology
Lesson Block: Science: Physics: Influential Scientists

Lessons in Art & Handwork
Lesson: Black and White Drawing Lesson (PDF)
G7 Black and White Drawing by Waldorf Teacher Rick Tan (Video)
Lesson: Perspective Drawing (PDF)
Lesson: Modeling and Sculpture Lessons (PDF)
Lesson: How to Make a Waldorf Doll (PDF)
Lesson: Woodcarving for Kids (Video)
Lesson: Woodworking with Kids (Video & PDF)
Lesson: Fiber Identification (PDF)
MLB Samples: G7 Drawing by Hannah

Music Lessons
Gregorian Chants (PDF)
MP3s for Music: Gregorian Chants (MP3s)
Music of Africa (PDF)
MP3s for Music: Music of Africa (MP3s)
Music of the Renaissance (PDF)
MP3s for Music of the Renaissance (MP3s)

Eurythmy
Guidelines for Seventh Grade Eurythmy (PDF)
Pentagram (Video & PDF)
How to Occupy Space (Video & PDF)
Straight Lines and Curves in Combination (Video & PDF)
Moving Straight Lines and Crosses (Video & PDF)
Moving Lemniscates (Video & PDF)
Moving Curves and Circles (Video & PDF)
Moving Spirals (Video & PDF)
Threefold Walking (Video & PDF)

Teacher Guides Specific to Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade Planner (PDF)
Seventh Grade Supply List (PDF)
Three Ways to Do a Main Lesson: Part 1 by Kristie Burns (Video)
Three Ways to Do a Main Lesson: Part 2 by Kristie Burns (Video)
Waldorf Wet on Dry Watercolor by Waldorf Teacher Rick Tan (Video)
Let’s Talk – A Waldorf Guide to Sex Education by Waldorf Teacher Rick Tan (PDF)
Golden Spiral Geometry Chalk Drawing Tutorial by Waldorf Teacher Brian Wolfe (Video)

Legal Support
Lists of Curriculum Concepts to Submit to State Supervising Teacher
Correspondence Charts between Earthschooling & Core Curriculum for State Board

Extra Member Benefits
Member Blog with Extra Lessons Indexed by Grade, Season and Topic
Seventh Grade Chat Room
24-Hour Member Forum
Free Support
FAQs Page for Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade Links Page
Member Galleries of the Seventh Grade Year, Classrooms & Lessons
Kristie’s Private Galleries of Earthschooling Photos

Teacher Reference Materials
Mini-Course: Waldorf 101 Mini-Course (PDFs)
Webinar: Planning Meeting with Waldorf Teacher Diane Power (MP3 & PDF)
Webinar: Planning Meeting with Earthschooling CEO, Kristie Burns (MP3 & PDF)
Webinar: Rhythm and Stages in Waldorf Education (Video, MP3 & PDF)
Webinar: Basics of Early Childhood Education (Video)
Basic Waldorf Verses: Circle Time, Bread Making, Clean Up Song, Basic Waldorf Verses, Leaving Songs, Lunch Blessing Songs (MP3s)
Reference: Introduction to Basic Waldorf Watercolor (PDF)
Planner: Weekly Scheduler for Multi-Age Classrooms (PDF)
Planner: My Waldorf Year (PDF)
Planner: My Waldorf Year for the Southern Hemisphere
Planner: Earthschooling Basic Planner (PDF)
Planner: For the Choleric, Melancholic, Sanguine and Phlegmatic (PDFs)
Mini-Book: Waldorf Basics (PDF)
Article: A Dozen Lesson Planning Tips (PDF)
Article: Parent & Teacher Modeling (PDF)
Article: The Importance of Free Play (PDF)
Article: Adapting Stories (PDF)
Article: Celebrating Festivals in Early Childhood (PDF)
Article: The Rhythm of Learning (PDF)
Article: The Three Day Rhythm (PDF)
Music for the Classroom: Sheet Music for the Year: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (PDFs)

Available Benefits for an Extra Fee
All the items listed above come with the seventh grade curriculum. However, we also offer the following services below for an additional fee:
Graduation Certificates & Transcripts Available for Additional Fee
Certified Teacher Consultations Available for Additional Fee
Live Tutoring with a Waldorf Teacher Available for Additional Fee
Live Tutoring with a Handwork Teacher Available for Additional Fee

Seventh Grade Samples

If you are unfamiliar with this package and need samples we suggest that you purchase subject blocks to sample the curriculum (you will be given credit for your block purchase if you decide to upgrade) or contact us at: CustomerService@TheBEarthInstitute.com. You may also be interested in visiting our Testimonial Page or What is Earthschooling page. You can view our company purchase and privacy policies HERE.