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Dance
Standards
1.1 Demonstrate ability to vary control and direct force/energy used in basic locomotor and axial movements
2.3 Create a short movement sequence with a beginning, middle and end

Time: 30 minutes, additional time for performance

Materials:
    No materials needed

Objectives of Lesson
1.    Students will learn axial and locomotor movements
2.    Students will combine axial and locomotor movements to create an eight count movement sequence
 
Lesson
1.    Teach axial movements (stretching, shapes)
2.    Teach locomotor movements (skip, slide,roll)
3.    Model how to combine axial and locomotor movements
4.    Allow students 10 minutes time to create an eight count movement sequence
5.    Each student will perform his/her movement sequence

Assessment
1.       Performance of movement sequence to include both axial and locomotor movements with an eight          

           count beat

Follow-up
1.    Students can add music to their movement sequence
2.    Students can partner up and create additional sequences

dfoderaro, 01/30/09 08:46 (GMT)