| GRADES 3-5 | 2 WEEKS | DECEMBER |
The dance unit is part of our Physical Education program as suggested by The New York State Curriculum, and is of equal importance to all other units. The objective of the unit is to provide a means for creative and expressive movement. Dance also provides students with unique opportunities for social interaction, and can become a lifetime activity. Each day a class is chosen as the outstanding dancers, and is named “Dancers of the Day.” Dancers of the day are selected based upon participation, cooperation, and dancing skills. An award plaque is presented to the classroom teacher to display for the following day. Students are also presented with "Dancers of the Day” certificates.
A. Social Skills related to Dance
B. Folk Dances Country of Origin
1. Mexican Hat Dance Mexico
2. Ace ofDiamonds Germany
3. Chimes of Dunkirk Belgium
4. Dance of 7 Jumps Sweden
C. American Folk Dance
1. Square dance
a. Knowledge of the square set
b. Honor partner/ comer
c. Elbow swing
d. Two hand swing
e. Promenade
f. Circle left & right
g. Do-Si-Do
h. F our hand star
i. Allemande left
j. Grand right and left
k. Split the ring
2. Virginia Real
3. Hokey Pokey
D. Line Dance
a. Achy Breaky Heart
b. Macarena
| Standard | Performance Indicator | Curricular Material Taught to Meet the Indicator |
| 1. PERSONAL HEALTH |
Participate in
physical activities that provide conditioning for each fitness area. Demonstrate mastery of fundamental motor, non-motor, and manipulative skills, and understand fundamental principles of movement. |
A. Folk Dances |
| 2. A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT |
Come to know
and practice appropriate participant and spectator behaviors to
produce a safe and positive environment. Work constructively with others to accomplish a variety of goals and tasks. |
A. Entire unit A. Folk Dances B. American Folk Dances |
| 3. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | Know that resources available at home and in the community offer opportunities to participate in and enjoy a variety of physical activities in their leisure time. | A. Entire Unit |