Lesson Elements of Dance
In this 6-8 lesson, students will choreograph simple dances in small groups and perform for the class. Students will learn elements of dance and vocabulary by demonstrating various movements.Â
In this 6-8 lesson, students explore the mythological 12-hour journey of the sun god Ra. Students will divide into groups to choreograph a dance representing the different hours of Ra’s journey using locomotor, non-locomotor, and the different qualities of movement. Students will perform their dances in sequence for an audience.
Students will:
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Teachers should be familiar with the history and culture of ancient Egypt, mythology, and developing new ideas from literary forms. The Dancing Mythology lesson is not limited to just one myth but can be utilized with different myths available in your classroom or library.
Students should be familiar with ancient Egyptian civilization and mythology.
Modify and adapt movements as needed. Allow extra time and space for dance movements.
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Daniella Garran
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Lillian Hasko
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June 24, 2022
In this 6-8 lesson, students will choreograph simple dances in small groups and perform for the class. Students will learn elements of dance and vocabulary by demonstrating various movements.Â
In this 6-8 lesson, students will explore how myths help to explain nature and science. Students will read, discuss, and draw comparisons between creation myths and explanatory myths. They will then create a drawing or illustration to represent one of those myths.
In this 6-8 lesson, students will read myths, discuss the elements of this literary form, and dramatize a myth of their choice. They will write scientific, research-based reports, as well as fantastical stories to explain the natural phenomena of the world.
In this 6-8 lesson, students will choreograph movements inspired by poems written by Indigenous and Native Peoples of North America. Students will explore and learn movement from the Native Pride Dancers. They will perform an original dance for an audience based on a poem.
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