The zoology block in grade 4 in Waldorf schools in unlike a typical zoology class. Instead of the traditional classification of the animals in the Animal Kingdom (which is saved for a bit later), the class begins with the exploration of the human form looking at the head, trunk and limbs. We see that as humans, we do not need all four limbs for movement or mobility. We see our hands are free. Our hands are for giving and caring for others. I love the spiritual connection between the two.
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• 4th Grade
We love adding games to our opening activities and one game we return to often are the Professor Noggin's Trivia Game. Sometimes we don't find a topic we need and end up making our own which turns out even better than the original and better than we intended. Making your own trivia cards with illustrations is a time-consuming but meaningful lesson activity that can be used again and again. When coming up with questions, students have to process the lesson, contemplate and come up with suitable questions. In some ways, it's the most superior way of learning as it's initially passive (listening or reading), then active (processing the info and synthesizes the information in preparation of formulating questions) and finally instructional, because the student now tests the info for himself as he creates the questions AND answers for the trivia cards. Students must also decide on the type of question: fill in the blank, multiple choice or open ended. We've done these cards for our Owl unit, Bird unit, Whale unit and Astronomy unit.
Astronomy flashcards
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Bird Unit
• How to Make Nature Stu...
Owl Watercolor
• Owl Feather Watercolor
Whale unit
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