English
Literature: Themes parallel those explored in eleventh grade history.
Parzival’s portrayal of a knight’s quest unfolds as a metaphor for development toward true
adulthood. Beowulf, Canterbury Tales and Hamlet.
 Mathematics Grammar, Vocabulary, and Writing: preparation for college entrance examinations is also
included.
Math
Algebra: complex roots, binomial theorem, standard deviation, functions,
inverses, polar coordinates and circular functions, number bases.
Geometry: graphing exercises and planar isometrics.
Social Studies
Medieval History: Europe and the Middle East after the collapse of the Roman
Empire; the rise of Isalm and medieval Russia.
Western Civilization: Reformation, Renaissance, Age of Exploration, the
Enlightenment and the Napoleonic period.
World Geography: culture, literature, values and life experiences of the people of Latin America
and Africa.
American History: Reconstruction through World War I.
Science
Physics: static and dynamic electricity, and magnetism; electric motors,
generators, cathode ray tubes, elementary atomic model.
 Mural Painting Astronomy: historical perspective; night sky observation; planetary, stellar,
and cosmological theories.
Chemistry: evolution of chemistry from alchemy to modern atomic theory; the
Periodic Table derived from empirical results; electron cell theory, oxidation and reduction;
determination of atomic weights, balancing chemical equations, daily lab experimentation.
Biology: human embryology; lab studies of live fish from fertilization to hatching.
Botany: morphology of algae through gymnosperms; cell biology; genetics; lab studies of live
specimens of typical plant phyla.
Additional Subjects
Artistry: watercolor painting, bookbinding, basketry, batik, sewing, spinning,
dying, pottery, photography and gardening.
Music: vocal and instrumental music continues.
Languages: Russian or Spanish.
Eurythmy: tone eurythmy continues with polyphonic music; speech eurythmy continues.
Physical Education: Bothmer gymnastics and a variety of games; interscholastic sports
activities after school hours.
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