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In the many centuries that followed the beginnings of Buddhism, the body of literature comprising Mahayana Buddhism swelled to great proportions. The original precepts became the subject of vast tomes of commentary. Philosophical discussion, categorization of psychological mental and emotional states of being; legendary material, miracle stories, parables, fanciful descriptions of previous states and lives of the Buddha, elaborate descriptions of mental, subtle, and spiritual planes of existence Zen Painting, Japanese Painting, Chinese Painting, Japanese Art, Japanese Buddhism, Chinese Buddhism, Buddhist Monk, Buddhist Art, Zen Moments

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Chinese Painting

Japanese Buddhism

Chinese Buddhism

In the many centuries that followed the beginnings of Buddhism, the body of literature comprising Mahayana Buddhism swelled to great proportions. The original precepts became the subject of vast tomes of commentary. Philosophical discussion, categorization of psychological mental and emotional states of being; legendary material, miracle stories, parables, fanciful descriptions of previous states and lives of the Buddha, elaborate descriptions of mental, subtle, and spiritual planes of existence

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The entry of China onto the world scene as a major economic force in the 20th and 21st century motivated the creation of this 4 to 6 week study for 8th, 9th, or 10th grade. This study surveys the geography and terrain of the Asian continent, and proceeds through the cultural development of this civilization from the very earliest dynasties to the modern-day. Waldorf Homeschool, Waldorf Education, Homeschool Curriculum, Homeschooling, Middle School Literacy, High School Math, Ninth Grade, Seventh Grade, 8th Grade Science

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Waldorf Education

Homeschool Curriculum

Middle School Literacy

High School Math

8th Grade Science

The entry of China onto the world scene as a major economic force in the 20th and 21st century motivated the creation of this 4 to 6 week study for 8th, 9th, or 10th grade. This study surveys the geography and terrain of the Asian continent, and proceeds through the cultural development of this civilization from the very earliest dynasties to the modern-day.

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Here is a scene, drawn entirely in black and white, of a frozen and desolate landscape that the student may draw to support a story such as Jack London’s To Build a Fire. A frozen stream is seen in the foreground. I created the drawing with white lead pencil (Prismacolor white) on black paper (inexpensive black construction paper). Notice how the brightest whites are in the foreground, and the dimmest whites are in the background. White Lead, Black And White, Lead Pencil, To Build A Fire, Black Construction Paper, Class 8, Jack London

Black And White

To Build A Fire

Black Construction Paper

Here is a scene, drawn entirely in black and white, of a frozen and desolate landscape that the student may draw to support a story such as Jack London’s To Build a Fire. A frozen stream is seen in the foreground. I created the drawing with white lead pencil (Prismacolor white) on black paper (inexpensive black construction paper). Notice how the brightest whites are in the foreground, and the dimmest whites are in the background.

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In this 3 to 4 week study the students encounter some of the greatest short stories ever written and learning from these, practice the elements of story writing such as character development, setting and atmosphere, creating a plot, foreshadowing, etc. The goal is for the student to create a short story of his/her own. Included also in this study are sequential lessons in the art of charcoal drawing. Great Short Stories, Eighth Grade, Sequential, Charcoal Drawing, Character Development, Atmosphere, Goal

Great Short Stories

Charcoal Drawing

Character Development

In this 3 to 4 week study the students encounter some of the greatest short stories ever written and learning from these, practice the elements of story writing such as character development, setting and atmosphere, creating a plot, foreshadowing, etc. The goal is for the student to create a short story of his/her own. Included also in this study are sequential lessons in the art of charcoal drawing.

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This is one of the most common criticisms of Marxist ideas: that in practice, Marxist societies do not work and rather than leading to a condition of equality, lead rather to totalitarian governments. In the Marxist ideal, the executive committee ruling class who orchestrate the last stage of revolution leading to the classless society should wither away as the class distinctions begin to disappear. World History Classroom, Ap World History, Teaching History, Disney World Rides, Disney World Resorts

World History Classroom

Ap World History

Teaching History

Disney World Rides

Disney World Resorts

This is one of the most common criticisms of Marxist ideas: that in practice, Marxist societies do not work and rather than leading to a condition of equality, lead rather to totalitarian governments. In the Marxist ideal, the executive committee ruling class who orchestrate the last stage of revolution leading to the classless society should wither away as the class distinctions begin to disappear.

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This historical overview of the 20th century can be used for teaching a 3 to 4 week block in 8th or 9th grade. It begins with the great land grab of the late 19th century: British Imperialism, and European colonization of entire continents. These acquisitions were the prizes that awaited the victors of World War I, carried out with such ferocity that half the male population of Europe was decimated in four short years. World War I, World History, Teaching Activities, Prizes, Continents, 20th Century

Teaching Activities

This historical overview of the 20th century can be used for teaching a 3 to 4 week block in 8th or 9th grade. It begins with the great land grab of the late 19th century: British Imperialism, and European colonization of entire continents. These acquisitions were the prizes that awaited the victors of World War I, carried out with such ferocity that half the male population of Europe was decimated in four short years.

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When air expands, its temperature decreases; when air is compressed, its temperature increases. These principles of the physics of air are at work in the many manifestations of weather. It is common to most firsthand life experience that the higher elevations within the same locale are generally cooler than the lower elevations. Motorcycle Mechanic, Car Mechanic, Marine Diesel Engine, Car Symbols, Four Stroke Engine, Amazing Science Facts, Automotive Engineering

Motorcycle Mechanic

Marine Diesel Engine

Four Stroke Engine

Amazing Science Facts

Automotive Engineering

When air expands, its temperature decreases; when air is compressed, its temperature increases. These principles of the physics of air are at work in the many manifestations of weather. It is common to most firsthand life experience that the higher elevations within the same locale are generally cooler than the lower elevations.

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This is a 3 to 4 week study of meteorology that is taught in the 8th grade Waldorf Schools. The phenomena of weather are introduced though demonstrations of the physics of air, heat, and water. Global air masses, adiabatic temperature changes, the creation of winds, and other topics are fully explored. The book is divided into three sections, the first section introduces the elements of weather along with physics demonstrations. Waldorf School, Weather And Climate, Meteorology, Phenomena, Consulting

Weather And Climate

This is a 3 to 4 week study of meteorology that is taught in the 8th grade Waldorf Schools. The phenomena of weather are introduced though demonstrations of the physics of air, heat, and water. Global air masses, adiabatic temperature changes, the creation of winds, and other topics are fully explored. The book is divided into three sections, the first section introduces the elements of weather along with physics demonstrations.

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In this lesson, the teacher will present some of these startling facts listed ahead that can be elaborated upon and discussed. If you are not already aware of these facts, hopefully, it will make your hair stand on end. Try to put these facts together in a way that leads the student to see correlations. In other words, each bulleted fact should tell us something about preferences, eating habits, health, the food industry, etc. Homeschooling Materials, Hygeia, H Words, Nutrition Classes

Homeschooling Materials

Nutrition Classes

In this lesson, the teacher will present some of these startling facts listed ahead that can be elaborated upon and discussed. If you are not already aware of these facts, hopefully, it will make your hair stand on end. Try to put these facts together in a way that leads the student to see correlations. In other words, each bulleted fact should tell us something about preferences, eating habits, health, the food industry, etc.

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Unless it has been spoiled, the young child is endowed with an instinctual sense of healthy nutrition. However, this instinctual wisdom goes away as a child enters into puberty. Hence, the importance of the study of nutrition and the physiological processes associated with the substances that enter our body. This study gets right into the nitty-gritty of the topics of obesity, bulimia and anorexia as well as the effects of taking smoke into one’s lungs. Physical Education

Physical Education

Unless it has been spoiled, the young child is endowed with an instinctual sense of healthy nutrition. However, this instinctual wisdom goes away as a child enters into puberty. Hence, the importance of the study of nutrition and the physiological processes associated with the substances that enter our body. This study gets right into the nitty-gritty of the topics of obesity, bulimia and anorexia as well as the effects of taking smoke into one’s lungs.

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The illustration of the limestone cycle along with explanation of the chemical processes at work can be drawn and writing into the student’s main lesson book. Year 7 Science, Waldorf Lessons

Waldorf Lessons

The illustration of the limestone cycle along with explanation of the chemical processes at work can be drawn and writing into the student’s main lesson book.

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This 3 week main lesson study is an introduction to the basic processes in inorganic chemistry. Beginning with various manifestations of combustion including the phenomenon of oxidation, the lessons and demonstrations then move into the salt forming process (acid and bases) and finally the qualities of solutions, solvents, and catalysts. Chemistry, Middle School, Starry Night, Kindergarten, Lesson

This 3 week main lesson study is an introduction to the basic processes in inorganic chemistry. Beginning with various manifestations of combustion including the phenomenon of oxidation, the lessons and demonstrations then move into the salt forming process (acid and bases) and finally the qualities of solutions, solvents, and catalysts.

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One way to begin a lesson in nineteenth century history is to create a sense of perspective by accenting the differences between the world then and now. It is helpful to remind students of how strikingly different the world was just 200 years ago—no electricity, no phones, no cars, trains or planes, not even a steam ship. Travel was by horse or on foot. The telegraph was two generations away. Photography had yet to be developed. Study History, Us History, American History, Louisiana Purchase

American History

Louisiana Purchase

One way to begin a lesson in nineteenth century history is to create a sense of perspective by accenting the differences between the world then and now. It is helpful to remind students of how strikingly different the world was just 200 years ago—no electricity, no phones, no cars, trains or planes, not even a steam ship. Travel was by horse or on foot. The telegraph was two generations away. Photography had yet to be developed.

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This book on American history follows chronologically its companion volume Early American History. It begins with the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition, and investigates changes in the character and ideals of America as it entered into the Industrial Age, Annexations, and the Gold Rush preceding the Civil War. Lewis And Clark, Early American, Expedition, Investigations

Lewis And Clark

This book on American history follows chronologically its companion volume Early American History. It begins with the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition, and investigates changes in the character and ideals of America as it entered into the Industrial Age, Annexations, and the Gold Rush preceding the Civil War.

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Pictured below is a London slum of 1870 by Dore. Notice over the houses the archway supporting train tracks and the outhouses in every backyard. Gustave Dore, Victorian London, Victorian Era, Victorian Steampunk, Post Mortem Photography, Science Museum, Slums, Capital City, French Artists

Victorian London

Victorian Steampunk

Post Mortem Photography

Pictured below is a London slum of 1870 by Dore. Notice over the houses the archway supporting train tracks and the outhouses in every backyard.

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As revolutions made gains for individual liberties, and the common populace was able to break free from the tyranny of absolute monarchies such as we saw in France a new era seemed to be at hand. Yet already at the end of the 18th century and on into the next century, a new oppression arose: the tyranny of the factory city. Tyranny, Oppression, Revolutions, Break Free, Monarchy, Revolutionaries

Revolutionaries

As revolutions made gains for individual liberties, and the common populace was able to break free from the tyranny of absolute monarchies such as we saw in France a new era seemed to be at hand. Yet already at the end of the 18th century and on into the next century, a new oppression arose: the tyranny of the factory city.

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This historical study chronicles major developments in the 18th and 19th century Europe. The student will live into the life of the court of Louis XIV at Versailles and gain an understanding of how the French Revolution of 1789 was imminent. The study then moves from the Napoleonic era into the rise of the Industrial Revolution. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, European History, The Life, Understanding

French Revolution

Industrial Revolution

European History

This historical study chronicles major developments in the 18th and 19th century Europe. The student will live into the life of the court of Louis XIV at Versailles and gain an understanding of how the French Revolution of 1789 was imminent. The study then moves from the Napoleonic era into the rise of the Industrial Revolution.

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Benjamin Franklin – watercolor Bischof One of the most fascinating inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia, the son of a soap and candle maker, who had to leave school and begin working at the age of 10, who then left home at the age of 17 arrived at Philadelphia in 1723 to work at a print shop. Benjamin Franklin was his name, and if anyone is the epitome of the American ideal of the self-made man, shaper of one’s own destiny, it is Franklin. Waldorf Curriculum, Colonists, Candle Maker, Benjamin Franklin

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Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin – watercolor Bischof One of the most fascinating inhabitants of the city of Philadelphia, the son of a soap and candle maker, who had to leave school and begin working at the age of 10, who then left home at the age of 17 arrived at Philadelphia in 1723 to work at a print shop. Benjamin Franklin was his name, and if anyone is the epitome of the American ideal of the self-made man, shaper of one’s own destiny, it is Franklin.

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Beginning with the Iroquois Confederacy of the Native Americans this 3 to 4 week study for the 8th or 9th grade tells the story of the early colonists. Three distinct cultures were formed: the Puritan north, the Southern plantations, and the liberal middle colonies. We then live through the exciting events of the American Revolution of 1775 and on into the travails and trials of the emerging nation. The study concludes with the war of 1812. Middle Colonies, Southern Plantations, War Of 1812, Confederacy, American Revolution

Middle Colonies

Southern Plantations

American Revolution

Beginning with the Iroquois Confederacy of the Native Americans this 3 to 4 week study for the 8th or 9th grade tells the story of the early colonists. Three distinct cultures were formed: the Puritan north, the Southern plantations, and the liberal middle colonies. We then live through the exciting events of the American Revolution of 1775 and on into the travails and trials of the emerging nation. The study concludes with the war of 1812.

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