Freehand Geometry - 5th Grade Waldorf-Inspired Math
History, art and basic geometric principles meet to from a well-rounded introductory approach to geometry for the 5th grade student.
Chelsea Niehaus
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(330)
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be asked to complete drawings and lesson book work outside of class. This may take an hour or two per week.Class Experience
US Grade 5
Freehand Geometry is commonly taught as a part of the 5th grade Waldorf school curriculum. It provides a holistic look at geometry that includes history, art, and geometric concepts. Incorporating all of these different elements allows for a more complete sense of geometric concepts that allow the concepts to come to life and to be seen from a different perspective. As the name would imply it includes studying the geometric forms, looking at how they were used in antiquity, and using artistic methods to render those forms in a freehand style. Some basic math skills are necessary including knowledge of the four operations and fractions. Lesson 1 - Points, Rays, and Lines plus Shading Lesson 2 - Angles plus Euclid & Egyptian Measure Lesson 3 - Triangles plus Thales and Measuring the Great Pyramid Lesson 4- Circles, Chords, and Diameter plus Hipparchus & Eratosthenes Lesson 5 - Pythagoras and Pi
Other Details
Supply List
9 x 12 Lesson Book or Sketchbook Colored Pencils - Regular Size- not the big Lyra Ferby pencil. Prismacolor Pencils are a nice investment. Rope or Heavy Duty Cording Sidewalk Chalk Black, Blue, or Purple Construction Paper Ruler Compass Protractor
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2017
4.7
330reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am currently a 5th-grade Waldorf Leaclassroom d Teacher. I have been involved in the world of Waldorf as both a teacher and parent for over a decade now. I am currently working on my Waldorf teaching certification with The Sophia Institute. I have also participated in the iWaldorf grades teachers conference and Jamie York Math training for Waldorf teachers. I am passionate about Waldorf education and I love being able to share it with families on Outschool. Reviews
Live Group Class
$75
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
50 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-10 learners per class
