Astronomy in the Grade 5/6

The Grade 5/6 class is studying Astronomy in the Morning Lesson block. We are sharing this chalk art drawn by the class teacher (inspired by Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night,” painted in 1889). The Waldorf astronomy curriculum aims to interweave scientific knowledge and a “lived experience” of celestial phenomena. Students learn about the perceived or apparent movements of the sun, moon and stars. They gain a glimpse into the predictable and observable patterns of sunrise and sunset positions of stars in the night sky through the course of the year and the seasons. Students are encouraged to observe the night and early morning sky to identify constellations and moon phases. By combining hands-on observations with historical context, our astronomy curriculum strives to impart a sense of wonder for students and a deep connection to the cosmos. ​