Seventh Grade

In the seventh grade, children are entering puberty. To help them cross this threshold, the curriculum presents a rich panorama designed to take them out to civilizations and people who share their mood of soul, as well as lead them to a closer look at each one’s own environment and inner being. Two subjects addressing these areas are English and History. The history block of the Renaissance and Reformation really begins modern times with a dauntless quest into the unknown that is also akin to the seventh graders’ soul mood. Allegiance to traditional authority no longer holds sway. Individualism overcomes feudalism, as personified by Joan of Arc. Human capacities are limitless as epitomized by Leonardo Da Vinci. The emphasis of both history and geography is on Europe, the lives of the early explorers, and the colonization of many parts of the world.

Mathematics introduces Algebra, including negative numbers, venturing into mathematical thinking that has no relation to physical perceptions. This makes real demands on the child’s imaginative powers. Square and cube root and ratio are introduced. Geometry is also studied, as well as inorganic chemistry.