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Cha-Cha Dribble
Students work on dribbling with either hand. They follow directions and the rhythm of the music. Students dance to the Cha-Cha slide according to its directions and they add the dribble of the bbasketball with the number of "stomps."
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Dance Through the Ages
Learners integrate the study of the Revolutionary War through dance. They study many dances such as The Waltz, Charleston, Swing, Fox Trot, 50's and 60's dances all the way to the current Cha Cha Slide. They study the social aspect,...
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Linear and Locomotor Movements
Students develop locomotor movements. In this dance movement lesson plan, students identify lines and develop creativity while performing to "Cha Cha Slide". Students discuss how to create dances and difficulty of movements.
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Cotton Eye Joe Line
Students practice performing steps to the beat, and practice the cha cha step by forming a line one behind the other.
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Family Dance Participation Night
Students participate in and practice dances in P.E. which are appropriate for their grade level. They invite parents, grandparents and sibilings to join a family dance participation night where all the participants dance simple, yet fun...
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Writing for Fun
Pupils receive instruction in a variety of dance skills. Upon completion of the dance unit, they write a Pen Pal letter to describe their personal experience during the dance unit. They do their own research to explore 2 dances of their...
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Rhythmic Dancing
Fourth graders practice expressing themselves through the art of dance. In this physical education lesson plan, 4th graders discuss choreography and how moving specific ways at certain times can be artistic. Students create and perform...
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Soccer Traffic Jam
Students play a game to practice soccer skills and following directions. In this physical education lesson plan, students play a soccer-type game, but movements are determined by directions called out by the teacher.
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Cotton Eye Joe Line
Students practice and perform a line dance to the song Cotton Eye Joe