Waldorf Block: G2: Second Grade Science and Nature
Dive into the Natural World with Earthschooling Waldorf Second Grade Science! In a Waldorf second-grade classroom, science is a captivating Nature Study main lesson block designed to foster a deep connection with the natural world and ignite a lifelong love of learning. This engaging block focuses on experiential learning, using the natural surroundings as the primary classroom.
Discover the Wonders of Nature: Waldorf Second Grade Science Main Lesson Block
Dive into the Natural World with Earthschooling Waldorf Second Grade Science!
In a Waldorf second-grade classroom, science is a captivating Nature Study main lesson block designed to foster a deep connection with the natural world and ignite a lifelong love of learning. This engaging block focuses on experiential learning, using the natural surroundings as the primary classroom.
What to Expect:
- Immersive Nature Walks & Outdoor Exploration: Children participate in nature walks, observing and interacting with the local flora and fauna.
- Captivating Nature Stories: Engaging stories bring the natural world to life, focusing on the qualities of animals and planting the seeds for future scientific inquiry.
- Gardening & Herbalism: Hands-on activities like gardening develop children's observation skills and introduce them to the plant kingdom. Exploring the world of herbs can also be part of the curriculum.
- Observing the Seasons & Cycles: The curriculum incorporates the changing seasons and explores natural cycles, such as the life cycles of animals.
- Sensory Engagement: Through direct observation and exploration, students develop their senses and build a relationship with their living environment.
- Foundation for Future Science Studies: This experiential approach provides a solid foundation for more formal scientific studies in later grades.
Key Topics Include:
- Animal Studies: Focusing on the qualities and behaviors of different animals, often through fables and legends.
- Plant Life: Exploring plants through gardening, observing different species, and learning about herbalism.
- Weather & Seasons: Observing the changes in nature throughout the year and exploring the different types of weather.
- Earth, Water, Air, Fire: Engaging with the four elements through stories, crafts, and simple explorations.
Why Choose Earthschooling Waldorf Second Grade Science?
The Waldorf approach emphasizes a phenomenological method that focuses on direct experience and observation, allowing children to develop a deep connection with nature and build a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them. This lays the groundwork for critical thinking and scientific inquiry in the upper grades.
Your Instructor
Mellie Mae Lonnemann lives in Asheville, North Carolina with her husband and two sons. Mellie was a class teacher at the Green Meadow Waldorf School in Chestnut Ridge, NY before the arrival of her first son, Joseph. She then taught homeschool students morning lessons, clay art, quilting, and gardening. She taught handwork at the Asheville Waldorf School before the birth of her second son..Mellie received her Waldorf Teacher Certificate from Sunbridge Institute, a BFA with a concentration in ceramics from Alfred University, and an Art Certificate in Professional Maiolica from the Ballardini State Institute of Art in Faenza, Italy. Mellie loves spending time outdoors, being creative, and learning from her beautiful sons! She wishes to impart a love for learning through curiosity, discovery and creativity.
Course Curriculum
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StartScience with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 1: Turtle Races Beaver (40:56)
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StartScience with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 2: The Monkey and the Mangoes (45:03)
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PreviewScience with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 3: Butterflies (42:56)
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StartScience with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 4: The Monarch (40:33)
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StartScience with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 5: The Walnut (45:46)
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StartScience with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 6: Clay (43:39)
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StartScience with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 7: Clouds (40:48)
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StartScience with Teacher Mellie: Lesson 8: Weather (42:32)
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StartScience with Teacher Simone: Lesson A: Turtle and Geese Story, Rock Formations & A Nature Drawing (16:34)
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StartScience with Teacher Simone: Lesson B: Nature Symmetry with Bees & Number Practice (9:56)
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StartScience with Teacher Simone: Lesson C: Animals, Seeds, and Pollination (8:00)
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StartScience with Teacher Simone: Lesson D: Creating a Timeline for an Inventor or Discoverer (15:00)