Botany - A Scientific & Creative Study of Plants: 12 Wks Pt.1 (Waldorf-Inspired)
In this 12 week course we will use science, language arts, creative arts and geography to understand the plant kingdom! We will learn about plant structure, properties, plant classification and their interactions with the environment. PT1
Waldorful Days Creative Learning Academy
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What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursClass Experience
*This class is also available as on 'ongoing class'. See the class linked below* **If you don't see a time that works for you, please let me know and I will schedule that time if possible** In this botany course, children will learn all about plants through science, language arts, creative arts and geography! In this holistic approach to learning about plants, children will come to understand how to identify plants, which kinds of plants exist and how they relate to other plants, animals and their environment. The lesson takes a threefold approach: Introduction and theme presentation Discussion and exploration Activity (either drawing of anatomy, diagrams, charts, writing, drawing) The presentation is a Canva presentation. The teacher will share their screen and there is no need to click on any links. WEEKLY ACTIVITY BOOKLET To support the learning experience of the children, we share a beautiful, homemade activity booklet that the children can do at home. This is not needed in class. This is a PDF booklet and is uploaded in the classroom dashboard at the beginning of each week. SCIENCE Children will learn about the characteristics of plants as well as the anatomy, structure and life cycle of different plants. They will do this through observation of diagrams and drawings of the teacher GEOGRAPHY By learning about plants' environments and needs, children will come to understand different geographical environments. We will spend time looking at plants from a wide range of biospheres, as well as discussing the local environment of each learner. LANGUAGE ARTS The children's bookwork and activities will include teacher-guided writing. The teacher will write a sentence or two, or add labels, that will complement what they have drawn. CREATIVE ARTS Waldorf Education integrates the arts into core academics and art plays a central role in the learning experience of the child. We do not use worksheets in the classroom and children are encouraged to have a dedicated lesson book where they can draw and write all their work. An example of the kind of work they will do is in the class description image. What the children finish with is a beautiful and creative textbook that they made and a deeper understanding of what they have learned. WEEKLY THEMES 1. Classifying Plants 2. Vascular Plants 3. Monocots vs. Dicots 4. Monocots 5. Dicots 6. Flower anatomy 7. Leaves 8. Roots 9. Seeds 10. Pollination 11. Fruit 12. Photosynthesis
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Supply List
A4 sketchbook Coloring pencils Stick crayons Block crayons Biro Pencil Eraser Ruler
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/collections.html?mode=collections&department=32
https://www.botany.org
https://www.rhs.org.uk
https://huh.harvard.edu
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Missouri Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
3 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Education from Saint Louis University
Master's Degree in Education from Liberty University
Master's Degree from Antioch University New England
Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Washington University-St. Louis
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Alberta
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor's Degree in Human Development Family Studies from University of Missouri-Columbia
Welcome to Waldorful Days Creative Learning Academy, an innovative institution delivering Waldorf-inspired education to young learners. Founded and led by Rebecca Delgado, an experienced educator and a pioneer in online Waldorf-Inspired Education, our academy offers a creative learning environment with a team of Waldorf-qualified and Waldorf-inspired teachers.
At Waldorful Days Creative Learning Academy, our philosophy embraces the Waldorf teaching principle that each child is unique and that their learning journey should reflect this uniqueness.
Our curriculum seamlessly integrates creative arts through core subjects and offers a wide array of enrichment classes, including life and earth sciences. We also offer "block style" classes, allowing deep and focused exploration of subjects and full year grade classes from kindergarten to second grade.
We are dedicated to offering a stimulating, intriguing, and awe-inspiring educational environment suitable for all learning styles. We also ensure to create an inclusive, supportive, and safe learning space for our students.
Our team of educators comprises either Waldorf-qualified teachers or those inspired by Waldorf, who infuse their teachings with the Waldorf ethos. We aim to extend the reach of high-quality education to children who might not have access to such educational opportunities within their geographical or economic reach.
Waldorful Days Creative Learning Academy is proud to be at the forefront of online Waldorf-Inspired Education, melding traditional Waldorf methods with contemporary teaching strategies in a virtual setting. We welcome your child to join our vibrant community of curious, creative, and compassionate learners.Reviews
Live Group Class
$192
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-12 learners per class
