Today we learned about dinosaur tracks through dance! We discussed quickly about how they were formed and preserved then learned about 4 different dinosaurs and what their tracks might have looked like. Each dinosaur was very different in how they moved and lived so we showed that through dancing different movement qualities.
Brontosaurus- Slow, Big, Heavy, Bound, Walk, Strong
Allosaurus- Fast, Sharp, Slash, Jab, Run
Ceratopsian (Triceratops) - Tetrahedron (3 body parts touching the ground), Slow, Stomp, Pushing
Pterosaur (Pterodactyls)- Fast, Smooth, Glide, Light, Jab, Stretching, Free
We then discussed that paleontologist often found a series of dinosaur tracks and would have to determine what the dinosaurs were doing based off the pathways the dinosaurs took. We then explored 3 different pathways we can use in dance (staight, curved, and zig zag).
Lastly, the class was split into 4 groups, each representing a different dinosaur. They then had to creates their own dance using the 3 different floor patterns while still showing their dinosaurs unique way of moving.
Here's a link to the lesson plan...
I loved how your lesson plan involved exploring, creating, and performing to teach about dinosaurs. Having the students work in groups to create a final dance is a great way to measure their understanding of what was just taught, and a chance for them to develop new social skills. What a beautiful lesson plan!
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE the lesson plan you came up with! I think it sounds so fun, and I'm sure the class was really engaged and intrigued. I applaud your ability to be able to integrate so well!