How can learning different dances help us express ourselves, work together, and have fun?
Adaptive Perseverance: Students will practice and improve their dance skills, even when challenging.
Learner’s Mindset: Students will be open to learning new dances and cultural expressions.
Communication: Students will communicate through movement and collaborate verbally during group dances.
Responsibility: Students will take responsibility for their participation and effort in dance activities.
Global Citizenship: Students will appreciate and respect the cultural origins of different dances.
Critical Thinking: Students will analyze dance movements and their effects on expression and health.
Collaboration: Students will work together in dance routines, showing the value of teamwork in achieving harmony.
How do different dances allow us to be creative and express ourselves?
What can we learn from working with partners or groups in dance activities?
How does practicing dance help improve our physical health and coordination while having fun?
Students will explore various dance styles to express emotions and tell stories.
Students will demonstrate the ability to collaborate with peers in group dance activities, enhancing teamwork skills.
Students will show improved physical health, coordination, and enjoyment through regular dance practice.
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 5: Recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge,
self-expression, and/or social interaction.
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