LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will demonstrate and understand dance in various cultures and historical periods.

Objective 5.02

Identify and demonstrate dances from various cultures and historical periods.

Resources aligned to this objective

Meet the Virginia Reel
Students will learn to dance the Virginia Reel.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Dance Arts Education)
By Jo James.

Lesson plans on the web

Navajo weaving
Using the patterns on the Navajo Rugs, students devise dance patterns and perform a traveling pattern based on Navajo weavings. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Dance Arts Education and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts