Subject: PE Topic: Dance

Learning Intention (s): I can…

I can…
work with a group to create my own dance

Curriculum Connections:
Understand
Big Ideas:
Dance, drama, music and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

Do
Core Competencies
Working collectively

Supporting group interactions

Curricular Competencies:
Create artistic works collaboratively and as an individual using ideas inspired by imagination, inquiry,
experimentation, and purposeful play

Know
Content Standards:
choreographic devices

Resources, Material and Preparation:

7 Chromebooks
Dance group sheets

Organizational/Management Strategies:

Make sure all the groups have their songs approved right away and have their chromebooks set up

TEACHING AND LEARNING SEQUENCE Timing:

Lesson Development
TEACHING AND LEARNING SEQUENCE Timing:
Hook:
Do a warm up to get students ready to dance 5 min
- Simon says with dance moves

Mini-Lesson:
Talk to the students about what they’re being marked on (participation, teamwork, and 2 min
positive attitudes)
Remind them of the requirements and what their end goal should be

Activity:
Have the students move into their groups and start practicing
Circulate to help any groups that are struggling 20 min
Make sure they’re writing down their moves and working as a group

Closure:
Bring them back to the center 3 min
Ask any to share something that went well in their group or one move they came up with
See which groups are ready and which need more time