11th Grade: Parzival & Self-Discovery
Ages 16-17 | High School Year 3
Eleventh grade explores American Literature, Algebra II, Physics, and U.S. Government—woven through the Parzival theme and the Wheel of the Year.
📚 11th Grade Resources
⚔️ The Waldorf Approach to 11th Grade
In Waldorf education, eleventh grade centers on the Parzival story—students develop independent judgment, analyze complex moral questions, and connect learning to their own inner journey.
- 📖 American Literature: Voices from Thoreau to Hughes
- ⚡ Physics: Forces, energy, and the invisible world
- 🏛️ Government & Civics: Democracy in action
- 📘 Algebra II: Abstract thinking and problem-solving
Year at a Glance
American Literature Focus
- • Transcendentalists, Harlem Renaissance, Modern voices
- • Research and SAT/ACT prep
- • Personal narrative and essay writing
Algebra II Focus
- • Polynomials, logarithms, sequences, series
- • Introduction to trigonometry
- • Mathematical reasoning
Physics Focus
- • Mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, waves
- • Experimentation and observation
U.S. Government Focus
- • Colonial era through Modern America
- • Civics, rights & responsibilities
- • Democratic process
Units by Sabbat
The American Dream: Colonial to Revolution
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web
Building a Nation: Constitution & Early Republic
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web
A House Divided: Civil War & Reconstruction
2nd Principle: Justice, equity, and compassion
Physics: Forces, Motion & Energy
1st Principle: Inherent worth and dignity
Physics: Electricity & Magnetism
3rd Principle: Acceptance and spiritual growth
Modern America: 20th Century Transformations
4th Principle: Free and responsible search for truth
Civics: Government, Rights & Responsibilities
5th Principle: Right of conscience and democratic process
Senior Prep & Portfolio Development
6th Principle: Goal of world community