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7th grade dance unit plan pdfs
Dance Unit for Grade 5 6 7 8 - Dance Analysis, Journaling Assignments & Project
This low prep dance unit makes teaching the elements of dance easy - even if you don't have dance experience! The problem with teaching dance within the school system is that most teachers being asked to teach it have little or no prior knowledge in the subject. This dance unit is not only created by a trained dancer and choreographer - it's also written specifically for non-dancer teachers.This dance unit is put together so that those teachers without a dance background can still teach a qualit
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5th - 8th
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Jumping for Joy! A Jump Band Guide by Kristin Lukow
Teachers have been asking me for years to share how I teach Kathryn Short's fabulous Rainbow Jump Bands! I have finally compiled my best tips, tricks and techniques into one easy to use resource! It includes a playlist of songs with tempos included, video links to my students jumping and written instructions on how to begin! You will need to purchase Rainbow Jump Bands before using this resource! Beware of imitation jump bands that don't stretch. The bands need to be strong and stretchy!
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3rd - 8th
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How to Teach Line Dances in Physical Education |Dance Steps Cheat Sheet for PE|
This teacher resource is a dance steps cheat sheet for 8 of my favorite dances for PE Class.
Dances included in this guide:
- The Wobble
- Cha Cha Slide
- Cupid Shuffle
- Sid Shuffle
- Chicken Dance
- Hokey Pokey
- The Whip Nae Nae
- The Jump Song
- Additional Links and Ideas
For each dance I've included a few teaching tips, how I teach each part and a link to a youtube video tutorial of the dance in action (these are public links, but it will save you some time)
Please Note: I do not own
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K - 8th
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Dance Unit Elements of Dance So You Think You Can Dance Group Edition
So You Think You Can (Teach the Elements Of) Dance - 2nd Edition: Group DanceA high quality dance unit that's easy to teach. This dance unit was created for non-specialist dance teachers by an elementary teacher who is also a former competitive dancer.This is the second unit in my SYTYCD series. While the first unit focused on duets in a range of styles, this unit features group numbers. Each lesson focuses on one of the six elements of dance, and features a specific dance style. The lessons inc
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5th - 8th
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French Dance Unit Elements of Dance for Grades 5-8 - SYTYCD French Version
French Dance Unit - Teach the elements of dance effectively - in FRENCH! - in person OR remote - even if you don't have dance experience. In response to popular request, this is a new French version of the best-selling "So You Think You Can Teach The Elements of Dance" dance unit. Please note that the example videos and teaching guides are in English, but all student-facing materials (discussion questions, worksheets) are provided in French. In addition to the original PDF format, a link is prov
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5th - 8th
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Yoga Lesson Plans & Assignment
This bundle comes with everything you need to teach a beginning yoga session! The bundle is jam packed with TEN FULLY SCRIPTED yoga lesson plans! You can read right from the lesson plan to direct your class with no prior yoga experience. There is a visual guide for every yoga pose to ensure you know what each pose should look like. There are repetitive sequences in each lesson so students can build on their knowledge, but experience new postures each class! There is also a final assignment for s
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Physical Expression Unit: Facial Expression, Areas of the Stage, and Tableau
Exit, stage left!This unit teaches how to use physical expression to communicate to an audience. The unit is in three primary sections: facial expression, areas of the stage, and tableau/stage picture.This bundle encapsulates my entire physical expression unit. The bonus document is a full unit plan including essential questions, standards, national SEL and Social Justice standards, goals, understandings, and links to every resource.Facial ExpressionHave you ever wondered if you could tell whe
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Grades:
6th - 9th
"A Dancer's Body" (Five Lesson Unit)
"A Dancer's Body" is an anatomy, nutrition and kinesiology based Unit plan taught through Ballet technique. The content in this Unit is suitable for 6th-12th grade students (no prior dance technique is required, but please differentiate facilitation for age appropriation. Through the dancer’s research and exploration of anatomy, kinesiology, and nutrition, the unit will provide them with many understandings of what a “Dancer’s body” is relative to the way that it anatomically functions, the ways
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
, MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-1
Physical Education & Health Yearly Pacing Guide / Units
This general pacing guide organizes ECE, Lower and Upper Elementary, Middle School and High School units throughout the year. Units include: cooperative games, adventure games, invasion games, fielding, individual pursuits, aesthetic movement to music, track and field/athletics, and net games. Units include warm up, cool down, and activity ideas. The units are designed to take into consideration weather to allow students to learn outside and inside at the optimal times of year.
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PreK - 12th
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Soul Train Unit for Junior Intermediate Dance
Welcome to Soul Train!This is a unit that my students have always loved. It was inspired by an 'Evolution of Dance' presentation we had visit our school.Using some of the fun movements from the 70's and 80's such as 'The Shopping Cart', and 'The Robot'. Students can create their own individual dance, and also be part of a collective experience.You will receive an overview of the Fundamental Concepts in Dance from the Canadian Ontario Curriculum which this focuses on. Detailed Lesson Plans. It
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4th - 8th
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Nutcracker Puzzles, Crosswords and Bingo Games | Junior and High School 7-12
These fun Nutcracker puzzles and games will reinforce the history and background of this classic ballet for any student. Great for dance, drama, music, or any class looking to integrate the arts into their classes. The Nutcracker is viewed by dancers and non-dancers alike during the holiday season, usually around Christmas. Amp up the fun by pairing it with a viewing of this iconic ballet and you have an educational winter celebration!Buy the Bundle and save 20% or more!⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡⟡
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7th - 10th
CREATE A "POWDERPUFFS DANCE" - Grade 7/8 - UPDATED: 2016/04/05
This dance resource is great for teaching dance to grade 7 and 8 students (even if you are not a dance specialist), this easy-to-use resource will walk you through all the steps. This unit would typically take approximately 1 trimester with classes once a week. The hook is an engaging YouTube video to inspire students to greatness. After viewing the model, the students will be eager to create their own version. Included you will find:
Teacher notes,
Learning Goal
Success Criteria,
Rubric,
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7th - 8th
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Ultimate Dance Educator Bundle Pink 2023-2024/ Dance Teacher Planner
Ultimate Dance Educator Bundle -PDFIncludes:*May 2023-July 2024 Calendar*Dance Lesson Planner*Lesson Planner*Jazz Dance Divider Cover*Modern Dance Divider Cover*Social Dance Divider Cover*Tap Dance Divider Cover*Dance Team Divider Cover*World Dance Divider Cover*Ballet Dance Divider Cover*Hip-Hop Dance Divider Cover*Strength and Conditioning Divider Cover*Dance Class Outline w/ Songs*Season At A Glance*Dance Unit Evaluation*Student Journal Reflection*Student Journal Page*Attendance sheet*FOUR Fo
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5th - 12th
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Tchaikovsky & Ballet Music History Study
This 5 lessons study teaches students about the life of Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky and dives into some of his greatest works, such as the "1812 Overture", "The Nutcracker", "Swan Lake", and "Sleeping Beauty." It also teaches students how music can tell a story through orchestral music & dance. This unit includes: Teacher's Introduction, 5 lesson plans, 2 student reviews/ assessments, and student listening log.
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3rd - 12th
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JIVE / JITTERBUG / SWING FOR GRADS (or really for any Juniors or Intermediates)
This step-by-step, well-organized Dance unit, JIVE / JITTERBUG / SWING FOR GRADS (or really for any Juniors or Intermediates) is upbeat and can give your grads a lot of confidence for their Graduation Dance but may be used with Junior or Intermediate classes, as well. The "Provocation" or inspiration provided are video clips from movies on YouTube which include Jive dancing. Once the students have their partners, the fun begins! You have options for teaching the 22 moves: you can model them
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4th - 8th
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Grades 6-12 Dance: Create & Community Build
This unit was created for an introductory middle school or high school dance class. The unit focuses on developing community and getting students creating the first week of class by using the body and action elements of dance. It includes solutions for online learning situations and follows the National Core Arts Standards in Dance.Standards: 1.1. Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. Supplemental Standards: Enhances building standards on developing a sense of communityContents:5 D
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5th - 12th
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Safety in Dance Unit Planner
Course Planner for a Safety in Dance Unit. This course is designed to occur for 3 x 1 hour sessions over 6 weeks, as part of a junior dance subject in Secondary School education, with 1 theory lesson and 2 practical lessons a week. The planner includes learning intentions, success measures and proposed tasks to complete each lesson, and is aimed at students who have never danced before. It in includes links to the Victorian Curriculum and possible outcome descriptions. *resources I am using for
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7th - 9th
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Dancing Where We're From: Complete Unit
This interdisciplinary unit builds class community and celebrates identity in ways that will speak to multiple learning styles. Engage your students with fun activities, including dance, poetry, and performance. George Ella Lyon's "Where I'm From," Alvin Ailey's Revelations (1960) and Camille A. Brown's Black Girl: Linguistic Play (2016) serve as examples of artworks that draw upon community and identity. Students will reflect on all three works and create their own poems and dance. The unit cul
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4th - 7th
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Choreography Notebook Retro Waves / Dance Teacher Notebook / Dance Choreographer
Choreographer's Bundle -PDFIncludes:*Cover Page*FIVE 8-count choreography sheets, double space, numbered and college ruled.*TWO Season overview sheets*Goal Sheet*Formation Planning Page*TWO Vision Boards*TWO Choreography Schedules*TWELVE Monthly Calendar Pages*TWO 8-Count Choreography Paper with Formations*Piece Research Page*Braintstorming Page*Future Dance Ideas Page*Potential Music Ideas ListThis listing is for a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD. No physical Copies will be sent to you.*Standard 8.5x11 Print
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1st - 12th
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The Break it Down Drama Program
I have created a program that includes twelve lessons and covers the first three- four weeks of school depending on how you use them.The B.I.D.D. Program helps a student to build Drama skills through the use of their five tools, understanding staging and actively engaging and developing an emotional connection with an audience. In this Bundle, you will get:1) A Video Introduction to the B.I.D.D. Program2) A Google Slide presentation including these Lessons:A) Socio Drama Classroom Setup (Video
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7th - 12th, Staff
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Ultimate Dance Educator Bundle Orange 2023-2024 / Dance Teacher Planner
Ultimate Dance Educator Bundle -PDFIncludes:*May 2023-July 2024 Calendar*Dance Lesson Planner*Lesson Planner*Jazz Dance Divider Cover*Modern Dance Divider Cover*Social Dance Divider Cover*Tap Dance Divider Cover*Dance Team Divider Cover*World Dance Divider Cover*Ballet Dance Divider Cover*Hip-Hop Dance Divider Cover*Strength and Conditioning Divider Cover*Dance Class Outline w/ Songs*Season At A Glance*Dance Unit Evaluation*Student Journal Reflection*Student Journal Page*Attendance sheet*FOUR Fo
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5th - 12th
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STAR WARS DAY ACTIVITIES - May 4th
This is a list of 10 different activities you could do with your student on May 4th (May the Force) or May 5th (Revenge of the Fifth) - they are all lots of fun - so enjoy
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K - 7th
Virtual Performing Arts Unit - Music, Dance, Storytelling - 3 Lessons
This virtual performing arts unit plan is comprised of 3 lessons with 3 sections each: opening, classwork, and exit ticket. This unit can be used asynchronously with students submitting work independently, or synchronously. Can easily be adapted into live, in-person learning as well! In this unit, students answer the essential question, how do music and movement contribute to storytelling?On day one, students will explore how background music in film contributes to the emotionality of a scene, t
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3rd - 9th
Dance & Aesthetic Movement Physical Education Unit
This Physical Education Unit--Aesthetic Movement & Dance--makes teaching dance/movement to music fun and motivating. The packet includes 6 lesson plans, assessment, tips & tricks, and movement posters. The unit is designed to be taught once a week over the course of 6-7 weeks, but can be modified to meet the needs of your classroom.
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3rd - 12th
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