Waldorf Block: G6: Sixth Grade Geology
The sixth-grade Geology and Mineralogy Block introduces students to the physical earth through the lens of polarity. Students explore the fiery origins of igneous rocks like granite, the water-based formation of sedimentary rocks like limestone, the transformation process of metamorphic rocks, and the fascinating world of crystals.
In Waldorf education, sixth grade marks a developmental shift where students enter middle school. Their thinking becomes more grounded, cause-and-effect oriented, and capable of objective scientific observation. The Mineralogy block is designed to meet this inward transition, focusing on observable, tangible earth science rather than the abstract theories typically reserved for high school geology.
Course•By Nicholas Andrea