Dance - Stand Alone

Overseas Chinese Academy Suzhou Jeremiah Chua, Ariel Reyes

PYP Next Homeroom (Grade 4) 4C1

Summary

Dance - Stand Alone

Subject Year Start date Duration

Performing Arts Grade 2, Grade 4 Week 2, September 10 weeks

Description
1. Students will learn to dance with simple choreography. 2. Students will be able to dance in group with proper posture. 3.
Students will learn stage management and hand signal during performance. 4. Students will learn the values of dance as
performer and as an audience.

Inquiry

The Central Idea

One Dance, One Community

Lines of Inquiry

- School as a community

Student questions

- 1. How can I dance if I don't know how to dance?

- 2. How can I make dance?

Teacher questions

- 1. What is dance?
- 2. What are the body movements?
- 3. What are the values of dance?
- 4. What is transition?
- 5. What is formation?
- 6. What are different kinds of dance?

Learning Goals

Connections: Transdisciplinary and Past

The students will learn simple choreography using the popular song called "Can't Stop The Feeling' by Justin Timberlake. They
will learn to move their body using sets of 8 counts. They will learn how to dance without music using counting then apply it with
choreography. They will work as a group and connect with each other to form the dance. They will learn how to use the stage
proper and will perform in front of their peers.

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Learning Goals and Success Criteria

Students should be able to ambulate and dance with marches and dance music.

Students should be able to dance solo or in a group with proper posture and basic movements.

Students will apply the values of dance on and off stage.

Students will have a concept of being an audience of different art forms and display an awareness of sharing art with others.

Students should be able to showcase their dance in live performance.

Key and Related Concepts

Key Concepts

Key Concepts Key questions and definition Subject Focus

What is it like? Performing Arts

The understanding that everything has a form with
Form recognizable features that can be observed, identified,
described and categorized.

How is it linked to other things?

The understanding that we live in a world of interacting
Connection systems in which the actions of any individual element affect
others.

What are the points of view?

The understanding that knowledge is moderated by different
Perspective points of view which lead to different interpretations,
understandings and findings; perspectives may be individual,
group, cultural or subject-specific.

Developing IB Learners

Learner Profile

Principled

Open-minded

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Caring

ATL Skills

Approaches to Learning

Communication Skills

- Exchanging information - Listening, interpreting and speaking

Listening

Listen to, and follow the information and directions of others.

Listen actively and respectfully while others speak.

Interpreting

Interpret visual, audio and oral communication: recognizing and creating signs, interpreting and using symbols
and sounds.

Recognize the meaning of kinaesthetic communication (body language).

Speaking

State opinions clearly, logically and respectfully.

Social Skills

- Interpersonal relationships, social and emotional intelligence - positive interpersonal relationships and collaboration

Interpersonal relationships

Help others to succeed.

Practise empathy and care for others.

Listen closely to others’ perspectives and to instructions.

Be respectful to others.

Learn cooperatively in a group: being courteous, sharing, taking turns.

Encourage others to contribute.

Advocate for one’s own rights and needs, and those of others

Social and Emotional Intelligence

Be aware of own and others’ emotions.

Manage anger and resolve conflict.

Be self and socially aware.

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PYP Next Homeroom (Grade 4) 4C1

Assessment & Resources

Ongoing Assessment

Learning Experiences

Designing engaging Learning Experiences

At the beginning of the class, I gave the students a designated dance spot or dance place and explained the importance and
what it signifies in performing arts. The specialist’s international experience in dance, health and fitness showed to motivate
students to work together to achieve a common goal. With various group sizes, the students learned how to dance with
choreography and how it affects the performances.

The students practiced on stage and experience the difference between classroom setting and performing live.

The students learn how to recognize hand signal by the teacher to guide them with their performance.

Reflections

General Reflections

Additional Subject Specific Reflections

Ariel Reyes Dec 3, 2019 at 9:37 AM

Using the dance choreography, the students were able to work as group. Although they worked together, their individual
strength was obvious during performances. In the end, assessment had to be varied depending on each other abilities to
adapt to the dance steps, as well as the level of each other’s performances.

Stream & Resources

Stream
Ashley Cooney
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Posted task on Feb 11, 2020 at 1:57 PM

FEB PHS 02/12

14 Formative Homework Friday at 2:55 PM

I have made a PPTX for those who cannot access the work through the link I posted earlier, please watch the videos
and follow the instructions

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if the download doesn't work there is also this link to the share point with the same power point presentation which will
hopefully work.

thank you

https://chiwayedu-my.sharepoin...

PHSE_02_12.pptx Feb 14, 2020

Please click on the link and follow the instructions.

https://www.canva.com/design/DADzfN32Euk/K0DB-h8hBnWy-XOP9I2X5w/
view?utm_content=DADzfN32Euk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink

PHSE_02_12.pptx Feb 14, 2020

Ashley Cooney
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Posted task on Feb 18, 2020 at 1:41 PM

FEB PE 02.19
21 Formative Homework Friday at 1:05 PM

Hello guys,

This week i have prepared two Power points.

02_17_PHSE_1.pptx Feb 18, 2020

Flexibility_Challange_1_.pptx Feb 18, 2020

This first one contains a short video that will lead you through a full body stretching exercise.

The second ppt contains instructions for a challenge yoga routine with pictures to help guide you. I would like you to
make your own video of you doing the poses if you can and send it back via the dropbox.

Again i hope this finds you well and you are all keeping healthy!

kind regards

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Mr. Ash

Ashley Cooney
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Posted task on Feb 25, 2020 at 5:19 PM

MAR 02.26 PHE Core Exercises.

2 Summative Homework Monday at 5:10 PM

Hello guys,

This week we will work on our core. I have made a PPTX file that will show you how to perform 9 different exercises
that will make your core muscles stronger. If you're feeling up for a challenge do the exercises twice for a full 30 minute
workout.

think about the question at the end of the PPT and if you want to answer them.

Remember, guys stay safe and healthy and i hope to see you all at school soon!

MR Ash.

https://chiwayedu-my.sharepoin...

Ashley Cooney
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Posted task on Mar 11, 2020 at 10:27 AM

MAR PHE Week 4

15 Summative Homework Sunday at 10:20 AM

week_four_.pptx Jan 22, 2020

Hello guys and welcome to the 4th week of PE

This week we will do an HIIT training session.

This means we will work towards time not to a set number of repetitions (reps).

Do each exercise for 30 seconds. After completing the exercise rest for 15 seconds

After completing all four exercises complete the cycle again four more times.

Resources

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