K | Dance Phy. Education |
Dance | Math English |
Both Grade Level and Arts/PE Program | Alignment |
1 | 45 min |
1 | 45 min |
Combo In-School Performance & In-School Workshop | |
All year | In-School, |
$5 | 0 |
no | Email , Phone , In-Person |
Lesson plan for classroom teacher; master copies of activity sheets; seashells used as rhythmic instruments; music/audio equipment; visual aids
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Copies of Handouts, Construction paper, Drawing/Coloring tools (crayons, pens, colored pencils),
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Open floor space for movement; power and Wi-Fi access
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I CAN dance hula and tell a story with seashells
I CAN sing while dancing with seashells I CAN use seashells to make sounds and movement while I am sitting and while I am standing I CAN follow instructions, to move in different directions: up, down, left, right, up, down, across, diagonal, high, low, fast, slow I CAN count to the movements in basic Hula steps; A ka'o or hip sway is 1,2; a kaholo or side step is 1,2,3,4. I CAN start counting at the number 5: "5,6,7,8" I CAN use seashells to make music patterns to the song, "Pearly Shells": such as "1,2, 1-2-3", etc. |
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LEARNING TARGET:
Know number names and the count sequence; count forward from a given number within a counting sequence using seashells as rhythmic instruments; interpret and present a Hawaiian dance called Hula; demonstrate tempo contrasts with movements while singing STUDENT ACTIVITIES: Students learn rhythmic hula movements, while seated, to the song, "Pearly Shells" ; sing along; count along to the beat; learn basic Hula steps; combine seashell movements with dance steps; explore different ways to count along to the music while using the seashell dance implements; Optional Pre- or Post-Program: Make a "Seashell Dance Mat" on cardboard, poster board by tracing their feet in the pattern of basic Hula steps. Number each footprint. Decorate each foot print with a drawing of seashell(s) that correspond to the number written in the footprint. (Detailed instructions provided by artist) LEARNING OUTCOME: Students learn that Hula is an ancient oral tradition of storytelling and a way of learning through repetition; learn listening, comprehension, and coordination skills; experiences a practical application of counting skills TEACHING ARTIST: Provides classroom teacher with lesson plans; introduces "Nihi- The Quiet Cat" and his "Peace and Aloha Rules" ; demonstrates & teaches the song, the Hula and program subject. CLASSROOM TEACHER: Classroom teacher participates in program with students; assists students when needed; helps enforce "Nihi's Peace and Aloha Rules" ; Pre- or Post-Program: "Seashell Dance Mat" |
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*Participate in program with students
*Assists students when needed *Help enforce “Nihi's Peace and Aloha Rules†*Assist preparation for Post-Program "Seashell Dance Mat" project |
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