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The Waldorf approach to science aims to cultivate a sense of wonder and reverence in children. By creating a series of learning experiences, children are given opportunities to observe natural phenomenon, and then find relationships and draw conclusions.

The 6th grade physics course introduces the topics of acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, magnetism, and static electricity. Caregivers and teachers will learn how to bring these topics in a hands-on, developmentally appropriate manner.

The 7th grade physics course builds upon the foundations that were brought in 6th grade. Caregivers and teachers will learn how to guide their students to deepen their observational and investigational skills, while continuing to introduce concepts in an accessible and hands-on manner. This grade expands the studies of optics, moves from the ideas that were brought with magnetism and static electricity into the realm of current electricity and electromagnetism, and introduces the subject of mechanics through the study of the six simple machines.

The 8th grade physics course is the culmination of middle school physics studies. Caregivers and teachers will learn how to meet the growing abilities of their 8th graders, while continuing to bring concepts in an active, engaging, and developmentally appropriate manner. Students complete their 8th grade year ready for the ever-deepening curriculum of high school and beyond. The 8th grade course covers the topics of fluid and aero mechanics, density, and electricity.