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Dance Integration With Social Studies

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Have your class learn through movement. Learners study patriotic symbols through dance. They listen to spoken words and portray the story. They practice using space, and arm and leg movements to tell the story. What a creative way to reinforce this concept!

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1st - 3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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