Lesson Plan Focus: GTK (Good To Know) Tech Day Lesson 1
Class: Dance 3 & 4 Grade: 9-12 Co-Curricular: Health, Science, Kinesiology, Music, Technology
Time Allotment: 1 class periods (56 minutes per class)
Standards Addressed:
Development of Motor Skills and Technical Expertise
1.1 Demonstrate refined physical coordination when performing movement phrases (e.g., alignment, agility, balance, strength).
1.2 Memorize and perform works of dance, demonstrating technical accuracy and consistent artistic intent.
1.3 Perform in multiple dance genres (e.g., modern, ballet, jazz, tap, traditional/recreational).
Comprehension and Analysis of Dance Elements
1.4 Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying kinesthetic principles for all dance elements.
Development of Dance Vocabulary
1.5 Apply knowledge of dance vocabulary to distinguish how movement looks physically in space, time, and force/energy.
Creation/Invention of Dance Movements
2.1 Create a body of works of dance demonstrating originality, unity, and clarity of intent.
Application of Choreographic Principles and Processes to Creating Dance
2.2 Identify and apply basic music elements (e.g., rhythm, meter, tempo, timbre) to construct and perform dances.
2.3 Design a dance that utilizes an established dance style or genre.
Communication of Meaning in Dance
2.4 Perform original works that employ personal artistic intent and communicate effectively.
2.5 Perform works by various dance artists communicating the original intent of the work while employing personal artistic intent and interpretation.
Development of Partner and Group Skills
2.6 Collaborate with peers in the development of choreography in groups (e.g., duets, trios, small ensembles).
2.7 Demonstrate originality in using partner or group relationships to define spatial patterns and the use of overall performing space.
Connections and Applications Across Disciplines
5.1 Demonstrate effective use of technology for recording, analyzing, and creating dances.
5.2 Apply concepts from anatomy, physiology, and physics to the study and practice of dance techniques.
Development of Life Skills and Career Competencies
5.3 Explain how dancing presents opportunities and challenges to maintain physical and emotional health and how to apply that information to current training and lifelong habits.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Objectives:
· Students will be able to develop a dance to their muscle song and perform it live for classmates and YouTube. (D3)
· Students will be able to arrange their basic muscles in to a song. (D3)
· Students will be able to edit and produce original music using editing software. (D3)
· Students will be able to create a research project using technology about a healthy spine. (D4)
· Students will be able to work and collaborate positively as a group.
Big Idea / Concept: Learning how to release and use your breath to complete and control movements. Understanding the body and how to use and care for it.
Enduring Understanding(s):
1. There are many ways to take care of the body to prevent injury.
2. If the body is sore or injured there are certain techniques we can use to allow better healing.
What Essential Question(s) will be considered:
· What does a healthy spine look like? (Dance 4)
· Why is the knee an essential joint? (Dance 3)
· Why is our spine (D4)/knee (D3) important for a dancer?
Knowledge, Skills, Understanding
Acquiring and Developing Skills: To explore movement ideas and respond imaginatively to a range of stimuli and music.
Selecting and Acquiring Skills and Tactics: To move confidently using gesture, direction, speed and level.
Knowledge of Health and Fitness: To recognize and design our major muscle groups and bone structures in to a song and dance.
Evaluating and Improving Performance: To describe basic body actions and recognize dynamic qualities of movement.
Materials/Equipment/Resources/Facilities
School Loop, Smart Phone, Audacity or Garage Band (for final project), Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Vine, Twitter), Library/Computer Lab, Headsets or Earphones
Implementation
Summary: Students will create a song and dance about their major muscle groups and bone structures. They will use audacity, garage band, or any other music editing software to record, drop beats, and lay a final production of song. They are to choreograph to lyrics they create and submit final song by deadline before the final for their presentation. This lesson will open the unit for review and assess the muscles and bone structures.
Anticipatory Set: (2 min.) “Today we are going to review and look at our major muscles and bone structures. Dance 3 you will be looking at the knee in depth and Dance 4 you will be looking at the spine. Log in to School Loop to find your assignment with links to the final product. This will be presented final day the first hour and your dance show contemporary dance will be the second hour of the final.”
Procedure:
Students will find a computer and log in-
(Keep Dance 3 on 3 islands, Dance 4 on their own island):
1. Put students in groups (Dance 3 in two groups, Dance 4 their own group)
2. Log in to School Loop to find their assignment, links, directions, final write up
3. Get with their group to brainstorm
Steps:
Dance 3
· (30 min) Students will work individually to work through websites and videos.
· (10 min) Students will answer questions and create a write up in the discussion area on School Loop and finish/transfer Cornell notes.
· (10 min) Students will break up in their groups to discuss what ideas they may have for their final project.
· (3 min) Students will complete a survey on the days lesson
· (1 min) Students will Tweet what they learned today
Dance 4
· (10 min) Students will work individually to work through websites and videos.
· (10 min) Students will answer questions and complete write up from their Cornell notes in the discussion area on SL.
· (30 min) Students will break into their group to discuss what ideas they may have for their final project.
(3 min) Students will complete a survey on the days lesson
(1 min) Students will Tweet what they learned today
Collaboration: Working as a group cooperatively.
Closure: (1 min) “Great work today. Tomorrow we are adding on to your dance but we’ll come back to this to start your group work on Wednesday. Have some things in mind on Wednesday of what you might want to do. What can you bring to the table for your group? You’re awesome. Have a great day!”
Evidence of Learning: Final Performance of Song/Dance. Group discussion write up.
Assessment Plan: Students will be assessed on participation, collaboration with others, and final product with performance.
Rubric: D4 on Lesson Path Slide
Student Handout: D3 Blank Anterior and Posterior View of Major Muscle
D3: SL https://echs.schoolloop.com/pf4/course_center/view?group_id=1250130138883
D4: SL https://echs.schoolloop.com/pf4/course_center/view?group_id=1250130138906&tab_module=course_curriculum
Notes:
Reflection/Feedback
-The following is what needs to be posted on the LMS in their class area-
Dance 3
GTK Tech Day 1
Part I:
Watch the YouTube video on the knee. You will take Cornell Notes with at least 10 or more important facts from the video.
(FYI: 4 facts must be in the final project.)
In the discussion area of this days assignment, answer the following questions:
(Please use your Cornell notes to state facts to back up your statements.)
EQ:
§ Why is the knee an essential joint?
§ Why is our knee so important as a dancer?
Part II:
You will click on the link to POKE A MUSCLE. You will go through Level 1 and 2 (if you are quick through these levels go on to level 3).
Click Scan to begin. Review the muscles labeled and click begin. It will call out the muscle and you are to click on it. It is timed so the point is to recall the muscles and click immediately. After you scan you will poke and then it will allow you to move on to the posterior view.
Part III:
Tweet what you learned today! (Something important, interesting, strange, unique...)
Links:
Knee Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkb4YzvFSE4
Poke A Muscle Game: http://www.anatomyarcade.com/games/PAM/PAM.html
-Separate Post for Grading-
Final Assignment Post:
Muscle Songs
You are to produce (music edit, and choreograph) a song and dance about your main muscles, 2 bone structures with 4 specific facts about the knee. It will be recorded and posted on our department tube. The song is to be emailed to Ms. Stevenson by midnight the night before the final so make sure it is uploaded correctly.
Attached is a blank Anterior and Posterior Muscle Anatomy to print and label
Dance 4
GTK Tech Day 1
Part I:
Watch video and take Cornell notes. You will complete the questions and summary after the video.
Part II:
You will then post on discussion for this assignment your answers to the following questions:
§ What does a healthy spine look like?
§ Why is our spine important for a dancer?
Part III: (get with group)
Look at the next assignment on SL to see what your final project will be as a group. Look at each step and brainstorm what you can do for the final.
Tip: I suggest you break it up in sections by step. Each step must be completed.
Part IV:
Tweet what you learned today. What was cool, interesting, fun, new...etc?
PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY after your group brainstorm!!!
Links:
Spine Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=178XnTK5uHk
-Separate Posts for Grading-
Final Assignment Post:
Healthy Spine Final Fall Project (D4)
Attached is the link to the assignment on Lesson Paths. Please use school Loop to collect and compile your research for the project as a group. The final project should be a video that will be posted on our department tube. Make sure you look at the multimedia rubric to understand how your project will be graded. You can present a video with voice over, acting, video, pictures and presentation, whatever you want to present the information.
Make sure to review and present all 6 steps!!!!
Link: http://www.lessonpaths.com/learn/i/dance-4-spine/your-juicy-spine
Class: Dance 3 & 4 Grade: 9-12 Co-Curricular: Health, Science, Kinesiology, Music, Technology
Time Allotment: 1 class periods (56 minutes per class)
Standards Addressed:
Development of Motor Skills and Technical Expertise
1.1 Demonstrate refined physical coordination when performing movement phrases (e.g., alignment, agility, balance, strength).
1.2 Memorize and perform works of dance, demonstrating technical accuracy and consistent artistic intent.
1.3 Perform in multiple dance genres (e.g., modern, ballet, jazz, tap, traditional/recreational).
Comprehension and Analysis of Dance Elements
1.4 Demonstrate clarity of intent while applying kinesthetic principles for all dance elements.
Development of Dance Vocabulary
1.5 Apply knowledge of dance vocabulary to distinguish how movement looks physically in space, time, and force/energy.
Creation/Invention of Dance Movements
2.1 Create a body of works of dance demonstrating originality, unity, and clarity of intent.
Application of Choreographic Principles and Processes to Creating Dance
2.2 Identify and apply basic music elements (e.g., rhythm, meter, tempo, timbre) to construct and perform dances.
2.3 Design a dance that utilizes an established dance style or genre.
Communication of Meaning in Dance
2.4 Perform original works that employ personal artistic intent and communicate effectively.
2.5 Perform works by various dance artists communicating the original intent of the work while employing personal artistic intent and interpretation.
Development of Partner and Group Skills
2.6 Collaborate with peers in the development of choreography in groups (e.g., duets, trios, small ensembles).
2.7 Demonstrate originality in using partner or group relationships to define spatial patterns and the use of overall performing space.
Connections and Applications Across Disciplines
5.1 Demonstrate effective use of technology for recording, analyzing, and creating dances.
5.2 Apply concepts from anatomy, physiology, and physics to the study and practice of dance techniques.
Development of Life Skills and Career Competencies
5.3 Explain how dancing presents opportunities and challenges to maintain physical and emotional health and how to apply that information to current training and lifelong habits.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Objectives:
· Students will be able to develop a dance to their muscle song and perform it live for classmates and YouTube. (D3)
· Students will be able to arrange their basic muscles in to a song. (D3)
· Students will be able to edit and produce original music using editing software. (D3)
· Students will be able to create a research project using technology about a healthy spine. (D4)
· Students will be able to work and collaborate positively as a group.
Big Idea / Concept: Learning how to release and use your breath to complete and control movements. Understanding the body and how to use and care for it.
Enduring Understanding(s):
1. There are many ways to take care of the body to prevent injury.
2. If the body is sore or injured there are certain techniques we can use to allow better healing.
What Essential Question(s) will be considered:
· What does a healthy spine look like? (Dance 4)
· Why is the knee an essential joint? (Dance 3)
· Why is our spine (D4)/knee (D3) important for a dancer?
Knowledge, Skills, Understanding
Acquiring and Developing Skills: To explore movement ideas and respond imaginatively to a range of stimuli and music.
Selecting and Acquiring Skills and Tactics: To move confidently using gesture, direction, speed and level.
Knowledge of Health and Fitness: To recognize and design our major muscle groups and bone structures in to a song and dance.
Evaluating and Improving Performance: To describe basic body actions and recognize dynamic qualities of movement.
Materials/Equipment/Resources/Facilities
School Loop, Smart Phone, Audacity or Garage Band (for final project), Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, Vine, Twitter), Library/Computer Lab, Headsets or Earphones
Implementation
Summary: Students will create a song and dance about their major muscle groups and bone structures. They will use audacity, garage band, or any other music editing software to record, drop beats, and lay a final production of song. They are to choreograph to lyrics they create and submit final song by deadline before the final for their presentation. This lesson will open the unit for review and assess the muscles and bone structures.
Anticipatory Set: (2 min.) “Today we are going to review and look at our major muscles and bone structures. Dance 3 you will be looking at the knee in depth and Dance 4 you will be looking at the spine. Log in to School Loop to find your assignment with links to the final product. This will be presented final day the first hour and your dance show contemporary dance will be the second hour of the final.”
Procedure:
Students will find a computer and log in-
(Keep Dance 3 on 3 islands, Dance 4 on their own island):
1. Put students in groups (Dance 3 in two groups, Dance 4 their own group)
2. Log in to School Loop to find their assignment, links, directions, final write up
3. Get with their group to brainstorm
Steps:
Dance 3
· (30 min) Students will work individually to work through websites and videos.
· (10 min) Students will answer questions and create a write up in the discussion area on School Loop and finish/transfer Cornell notes.
· (10 min) Students will break up in their groups to discuss what ideas they may have for their final project.
· (3 min) Students will complete a survey on the days lesson
· (1 min) Students will Tweet what they learned today
Dance 4
· (10 min) Students will work individually to work through websites and videos.
· (10 min) Students will answer questions and complete write up from their Cornell notes in the discussion area on SL.
· (30 min) Students will break into their group to discuss what ideas they may have for their final project.
(3 min) Students will complete a survey on the days lesson
(1 min) Students will Tweet what they learned today
Collaboration: Working as a group cooperatively.
Closure: (1 min) “Great work today. Tomorrow we are adding on to your dance but we’ll come back to this to start your group work on Wednesday. Have some things in mind on Wednesday of what you might want to do. What can you bring to the table for your group? You’re awesome. Have a great day!”
Evidence of Learning: Final Performance of Song/Dance. Group discussion write up.
Assessment Plan: Students will be assessed on participation, collaboration with others, and final product with performance.
Rubric: D4 on Lesson Path Slide
Student Handout: D3 Blank Anterior and Posterior View of Major Muscle
D3: SL https://echs.schoolloop.com/pf4/course_center/view?group_id=1250130138883
D4: SL https://echs.schoolloop.com/pf4/course_center/view?group_id=1250130138906&tab_module=course_curriculum
Notes:
Reflection/Feedback
-The following is what needs to be posted on the LMS in their class area-
Dance 3
GTK Tech Day 1
Part I:
Watch the YouTube video on the knee. You will take Cornell Notes with at least 10 or more important facts from the video.
(FYI: 4 facts must be in the final project.)
In the discussion area of this days assignment, answer the following questions:
(Please use your Cornell notes to state facts to back up your statements.)
EQ:
§ Why is the knee an essential joint?
§ Why is our knee so important as a dancer?
Part II:
You will click on the link to POKE A MUSCLE. You will go through Level 1 and 2 (if you are quick through these levels go on to level 3).
Click Scan to begin. Review the muscles labeled and click begin. It will call out the muscle and you are to click on it. It is timed so the point is to recall the muscles and click immediately. After you scan you will poke and then it will allow you to move on to the posterior view.
Part III:
Tweet what you learned today! (Something important, interesting, strange, unique...)
Links:
Knee Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkb4YzvFSE4
Poke A Muscle Game: http://www.anatomyarcade.com/games/PAM/PAM.html
-Separate Post for Grading-
Final Assignment Post:
Muscle Songs
You are to produce (music edit, and choreograph) a song and dance about your main muscles, 2 bone structures with 4 specific facts about the knee. It will be recorded and posted on our department tube. The song is to be emailed to Ms. Stevenson by midnight the night before the final so make sure it is uploaded correctly.
Attached is a blank Anterior and Posterior Muscle Anatomy to print and label
Dance 4
GTK Tech Day 1
Part I:
Watch video and take Cornell notes. You will complete the questions and summary after the video.
Part II:
You will then post on discussion for this assignment your answers to the following questions:
§ What does a healthy spine look like?
§ Why is our spine important for a dancer?
Part III: (get with group)
Look at the next assignment on SL to see what your final project will be as a group. Look at each step and brainstorm what you can do for the final.
Tip: I suggest you break it up in sections by step. Each step must be completed.
Part IV:
Tweet what you learned today. What was cool, interesting, fun, new...etc?
PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY after your group brainstorm!!!
Links:
Spine Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=178XnTK5uHk
-Separate Posts for Grading-
Final Assignment Post:
Healthy Spine Final Fall Project (D4)
Attached is the link to the assignment on Lesson Paths. Please use school Loop to collect and compile your research for the project as a group. The final project should be a video that will be posted on our department tube. Make sure you look at the multimedia rubric to understand how your project will be graded. You can present a video with voice over, acting, video, pictures and presentation, whatever you want to present the information.
Make sure to review and present all 6 steps!!!!
Link: http://www.lessonpaths.com/learn/i/dance-4-spine/your-juicy-spine
