Physics in Motion through Circus (elementary)
Overview
| Program Description: |
First, students will collaborate with small movements illustrating motion and force through push and pull motions together. Next we add momentum using gestures and repetitive motions. Students will c... Read more
First, students will collaborate with small movements illustrating motion and force through push and pull motions together. Next we add momentum using gestures and repetitive motions. Students will connect with one another physically using critical thinking to problem solve how one movement leads to another. Students take one step at a time where balance and support are integral to build trust and confidence. Next students will learn how to balance feathers, and move objects through the air and connect motion, force and momentum to these activities. Finally, the students work in small groups to create a machine for example, an assembly line with the juggling balls using the elements we addressed motion, force and momentum. The teaching artist helps students to make connections between moving and balancing objects with the physics properties of motion, force and momentum. Students will understand in larger ways how to relate physics through circus skills including prop manipulation and balance.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
1, 2, 3, 4 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Performance & In-School Workshop |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
60 min minutes |
| Availability: |
ALL YEAR |
Requirements
| Program Can Serve: |
Dance, Phy. Education, Theater |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Meeting Method: |
Email, Phone |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Props and lessons on physics through circus skills |
| Materials School Provides: |
Large Paper Pad or Blackboard to write physics movments |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
Classroom or multi-purpose room with open spaces for students to move safely.
Linda Peck arrives 45 minutes early to set up. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Science, English Language Arts |
| Art Form: |
Theater |
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