LEARN NC

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

Goal 3

The learner will understand that dance can create and communicate meaning.

Objective 3.01

Express ideas, feelings, and stories through dance movement.

Resources aligned to this objective

Animal Movements
Students will move like the animal they hear described in the music.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Dance Arts Education and Music Education)
By Jo James.

Lesson plans on the web

If the shoe fits
Students explore ways to walk in different kinds of shoes, using pantomime. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Dance Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Weather and wind
Students write a report on a topic related to wind and weather patterns and create a dance to demonstrate their understanding of weather patterns. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–4 Dance Arts Education and Science)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Why dance?
Students identify reasons why people dance. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–4 Dance Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Visual Arts Education)
Provider: The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts