larger poster paper and markers, two poster papers for each class; Post-it poster paper is good
Large open space so students can move freely. This open space can be in a classroom with the chairs and tables pushed back, on a stage (please make sure the stage is clear before we arrive) a gym or cafetorium.
I can understand the reason for the rise in global temperatures. I can use tableau and movement to make better choices to care for the Earth's resources. I can understand the impact on the Earth from different energy sources.
Students: -Explore through tableau and movement how the rise in temperature is changing Earth's systems -Build a tableau and movement vocabulary -Review 3 R's and energy sources (6th grade) -Review global warming processes (7th and 8th grade) -Create group cause and effect tableaus about rise in temperatures on Earth's systems.
Grade 6
Grade 6: Science: Earth and Human Activity: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
Grade 6: Science: Earth and Human Activity: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth"s systems.
Grade 6: Dance: Connecting: Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. B. Conduct research using a variety of resources to find information about a social issue of great interest. Use the information to create a dance study that expresses a specific point of view on the topic. Discuss whether the experience of creating and sharing the dance reinforces personal views or offers new knowledge and perspectives.
Grade 7
Grade 7: Science: Earth and Human Activity: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
Grade 7: Science: Earth and Human Activity: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth"s systems.
Grade 7: Dance: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. C. Compare and contrast movement characteristics from a variety of dance genres or styles. Discuss specific characteristics and use adverbs and adjectives to describe them. Determine what dancers must do to perform them clearly.
Grade 8
Grade 8: Science: Earth and Human Activity: Ask questions to clarify evidence of the factors that have caused the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
Grade 8: Science: Earth and Human Activity: Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth"s systems.
Grade 8: Dance: Creating: Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. A. Collaborate to select and apply a variety of choreographic devices and dance structures to choreograph an original dance study or dance with a clear artistic intent. Articulate the group process for making movement and structural choices
