Waldorf Block: Seventh Grade Physics

Seventh graders in the Waldorf school have already experienced some basic physics concepts in sixth grade. Seventh grade will take that introduction to a deeper level where the student will focus more on certain concepts in Physics. The focus this year will be mostly on magnetism and electricity. We will do a study of machines and how the properties of physics power those machines. We will also study magnetism and electricity as well as influential scientists.

Teacher Stephanie is your main lesson teacher for this block! You can view a welcome video from her below.

Living Lessons are video lessons where a teacher leads the class through the main lessons for this grade. You can use these lessons as examples to follow for your own teaching or can use them as supplements to your own teaching (we all need a break now and then. I would have loved to have these available on days I was ill or was taking care of my fussy baby). Scroll down to the class listings below to see the full syllabus and to view some free samples!

Seventh Grade Physics Block
Recorder Song Book for Songs Used During Physics Lessons
G7 Physics: Lesson 1: Physics: Mechanics (Demonstration 1 )
Main Lesson Book Page PDF
G7 Physics: Lesson 2: Physics: Mechanics (Review 1: The Lever)
Worksheet Instructions PDF
G7 Physics: Lesson 3: Mechanics: Simple Machines: Law of the Lever
Sample MLB Page: Defining Levers
G7 Physics: Lesson 4: Mechanics: Simple Machines: Types of Levers
Sample MLB Pages: Law of the Lever and Types of Levers
G7 Physics: Lesson 5: Mechanics: The Inclined Plane: Part I (was simple mechanics)
Mechanical Advantage handout and sample MLB page (missing this)
G7 Physics: Lesson 6: Mechanics: Inclined Plane: Part II
Sample MLB pages for Demo 2
G7 Physics: Lesson 7: Mechanics: Simple Machines #3 (Demonstration)
Mechanical Advantage PDF
Sample MLB Page
G7 Physics: Lesson 8: Mechanics: The Wedge
Wedge Write Up: Page 1
Wedge Write Up: Page 2
G7 Physics: Lesson 8B: Mechanics Demonstration: Simple Machines #4
Lesson 8B_Mechanical Advantage Wedge PDF
G7 Physics: Lesson 9: Mechanics: Archimedes’ Screw
With Mechanical Advantage of Screw practice problems
Sample MLB Page
G7 Physics: Lesson 10: Mechanics: Demonstration: Simple Machine
G7 Physics: Lesson 11: Mechanics: Wheel and Axel: Part I
Sample MLB Pages Wheel and Axel: Page 1
Sample MLB Pages Wheel and Axel: Page 2
Sample MLB Pages Wheel and Axel: Page 3
G7 Physics: Lesson 12: Mechanics: Wheel and Axel: Part II
Sample MLB Pages Wheel and Axel: Page 1
Sample MLB Pages Wheel and Axel: Page 2
Gear Examples PDF
Mechanical Advantage Problems
G7 Physics: Lesson 13: Practice with Gears
Practice with Gears: Practice Problems
G7 Physics: Lesson 14: Demonstration Simple Machines #6: The Pulley
Pulley MLB Page PDF


Your Instructor


Stephanie Packer
Stephanie Packer

Stephanie Packer grew up in New Jersey, and graduated with a BA in Organizational Studies from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. Shortly after her graduation from college, she discovered both her passion for teaching, as well as for the Waldorf Pedagogy. Stephanie then began her Waldorf teacher training in the United States, and finished it in Spain where she helped to found a new Waldorf School in Seville. Since that time, Stephanie has been committed to supporting the Waldorf movement both locally and abroad. She has worked in many capacities at various Waldorf schools, including: Class Teacher for grades 1-8, Spanish Teacher, English Teacher, Educational Support Coordinator, Early Childhood Assistant, After-Curricular Activities Teacher, and Assistant Dean of Students. She is currently completing her certification in Waldorf Learning Support/Extra Lesson. In Stephanie’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, exploring nature, reading, and supporting local Waldorf communities. She believes that all children deserve to spend their golden years surrounded by what is beautiful, what is good, and what is true and that is why she has chosen to dedicate her path in this life to bring Waldorf pedagogy to everyone that she can.


Course Curriculum


  Seventh Grade Physics Block
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
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You have access to all your materials for 18-months. All materials are fully downloadable if you want to keep them for future offline access.

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