KIN 447 D.

Martin
Names: Britany Fauscette, Shawnna Hernandez, Adiana Navarro, Anna Nguyen
DANCE EDUCATION LESSON PLAN

GRADE LEVEL & NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 2nd Grade, 21

TIME: 25 mins
EQUIPMENT:
Boom box with MP3 Player input
Whistle
Uno Cards
10 poly spots, 10 dome cones, 15 cones, 12 foam bowling pins and 6 yardsticks, or any objects that are
low to the ground that are easy to jump over (i.e. Lacrosse sticks, hockey sticks, carpet squares, jump
ropes), station signs
OBJECTIVES:
Psychomotor
1.The student will improve the skill of jumping and landing as demonstrated by the instructor.
2.The student will identify the difference between a resting heartrate and the heart rate during physical
activity.
3.The student will demonstrate basic locomotor skills as instructed and demonstrated by the teacher.
Cognitive
1. The student will perceive and respond to their card choice during the warm-up, using the elements of
dance. They demonstrate movement skills, process sensory information, and describe movement as
described by the instructor.
Affective
1. The student will identify their feelings during different activities when prompted by the instructor.
2. The student will identify the difference in his/her heart rate at different stages of activity; warm-up,
lesson focus and cool-down.
CALIFORNIA DANCE/PE STANDARDS:
Introductory/Warm-up Activity:
1.5 Jump for distance, landing on both feet and bending the hips, knees, and ankles to reduce the
impact force.
1.6 Skip and leap, using proper form.
4.6 Compare and contrast the function of the heart during rest and during physical activity.
4.8 Compare and contrast changes in heart rate before, during and after physical activity.
Lesson Focus: .
1.5 Jump for distance, landing on both feet and bending the hips, knees, and ankles to reduce the
impact force.
1.6 Skip and leap, using proper form.

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1.17 Demonstrate a smooth transition between even-beat locomoror skills and uneven-beat locomotor
skills in response to music or external beat.
3.1 Participate in enjoyable and challenging physical activities for increased persiods of time.
4.6 Compare and contrast the function of the heart during rest and during physical activity.
4.8 Compare and contrast changes in heart rate before, during and after physical activity.
5.4 Encourae others by using verbal and nonverbal communication
5.5 Demnonstrate respect for self, others and equipment during physical activity.
Closing/Cool Down Activity:
4.6 Compare and contrast the function of the heart during rest and during physical activity.
4.8 Compare and contrast changes in heart rate before, during and after physical activity.
PART 1: INTRODUCTORY/WARM-UP ACTIVITY (2-5 mins):
Activity
Teaching Hints
Students will each be given a uno card. Each color Demonstrate a proper jump.
corresponds to a locomotor movement of an
animal. The students will perform their movement
when the music is played. When music stops, they
must trade cards with someone. Repeat every 30
seconds!
red= jump like a kangaroo
green= slither like a snake
yellow = gallop like a horse
blue= swim like a piranhawild = your choice

PART 3: LESSON FOCUS (15-20 mins):

Activity

Teaching Hints

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Name of Activity: Animal Fun

Safety needs to be addressed when jumping over

objects.

Set up 4 stations prior to start of class.

At the first station, scatter poly spots (lily pads) on
the ground and have the students pretend to be
frogs jumping at a low level. The students have to
get across the pond while only jumping on the lily
pads. If they fall off or land in the pond they are to
get up, shake the water off and continue on.
At the second station, set up dome cones (giant
rocks) to jump over at a medium level. Tell the
students they are kangaroos that have to jump
across the desert by jumping over the rocks.
At the third station, randomly place cones (trees
and bushes) throughout the activity space. The
students are to pretend they are rabbits and have to
scurry across the field, weaving in and out of the
bushes. They will be jumping at a low level and at
a fast pace.
At the fourth station, set bowling pins (x2 foam
bowling pins with a yardstick between [like
hurdles] works great) in a scattered position
throughout the activity area. The students will
pretend to be gazelles and will leap over the
obstacles at a high level.
When they finish all 4 stations the students leap
back to the beginning and repeat the station
activity
Assessment Ideas:
* An easy-to-understand worksheet having students
identify which animals jump at each level* a
teacher checklist to use while the students are
participating in the activity - focusing on the takeoff, flight or landing
At the end of this activity ask the children to feel
their heart rate and to say what they noticed, if
there was a difference and what it is.
Name of Activity: The AnimalBoogie

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PART 4: CLOSING/COOL DOWN ACTIVITY (2-5 mins):

Activity
Name of Activity: The AnimalBoogie
ame of Activity: The AnimalBoogie
http://youtu.be/25_u1GzruQM

Teaching Hints

Students will listen to song while walking in a

circle and listening for instructions.
Instruct hold hands in a circle. Once they are all
linked up ask them let go of their friends hands and
to take three huge steps back to create their own
personal space. Remind them to make sure they
have enough personal space so they won't
accidentally hurt a friend.
Start song and begin walking in a circle around the
students and instruct them to follow your direction.
As the song plays ask the students what sounds the
different animals make.
Song will be played twice in accordance to the
amount of time left in class.