KIN 447 D.

Martin
Names: Suzanne Rodriguez
DANCE EDUCATION LESSON PLAN
GRADE LEVEL & NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 4th, 36
TIME: 25-30 mins
EQUIPMENT: CD and Boombox
OBJECTIVES:
Psychomotor
1. The student will participate in a total body workout during the fitness routine portion as directed by
the instructor.
Cognitive
1. The student will perform non-locomotor skills such as crunches, jumping jacks, high knees, and
squats in a stationary position during the lesson as demonstrated by the instructor.
Affective
1. The student will demonstrate and recognize personal space and respect the personal space of others
from prior knowledge throughout the Lesson Focus as instructed.

CALIFORNIA DANCE/PE STANDARDS (identify Dance or PE):

Introductory/Warm-up Activity:
3.1- Participate in appropriate warm-up exercises for particular physical activities.
Lesson Focus:
3.7- Sustain continuous movements for increasing periods of time while participating in moderate to
vigorous physical activity.
Closing/Cool Down Activity:
3.1- Participate in appropriate cool-down exercises for particular physical activities.
PART 1: INTRODUCTORY/WARM-UP ACTIVITY (2-5 mins):
Activity
Teaching Hints
Instruct students to move around the area using
Encourage participation in movements.
locomotor skills and non-locomotor skills.
Reinforce instructions.
When the music begins to play, students should
perform the given movements:
Use scatter formation.
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a. Brisk walk
b. Gallop
c. Skip
d. Side slide
e. Jump
When the music stops, students should freeze and
perform the following stationary movements:
a. Shoulder rolls
b. Arm circles
c. Trunk twists
d. Leg lunge
e. Balance on one leg
PART 3: LESSON FOCUS (15-20 mins):
Activity
1. Lazy Banana Grab (crunches)- Start on
your back with knees bent, feet flat on the
floor, and arms in front of you. Then lift
your upper body forward.
2. Climb Trees (high knees)- Stand in place
and lift your knees till they are waist high.
3. Catching the Fly (jumping jacks)- Start in
standing position. Then jump to a position
with legs spread, arms raised, and then
back to the original position.
4. Chest Beating (squats)- Bend your knees
and lower your body so that you are close
to your heels.
5. Jump for Banana (jump)- Push your body
up with your legs and arms raised towards
the ceiling.
6. Happy Dance!- free style creative
movement.

Teaching Hints
Personal space.
Remind students to perform to the best of their
ability.
Observe for students who are having difficulty
with the movements.

PART 4: CLOSING/COOL DOWN ACTIVITY (2-5 mins):

Activity
Teaching Hints
Body Cool Down:
Remain in a stationary position.
a. Standing tall, inhale deeply though nose,
exhale slowly from mouth.
Relax and breathe.
b. Lunge forward on one leg, both arms out
to the sides.
Reinforce instructions.
c. Bend from leg and stretch back leg
pressing both heels into the floor.
Encourage cool down activities.
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d. Repeat with other leg.
e. Stand tall.
f. Stretch body and arms straight to the
ceiling.
g. Lower arms to the sides of the body.
h. Smoothly roll head, neck, shoulders
forward, curving down toward the floor.
i. Slowly straighten legs and straighten body.
j. Standing tall, inhale deeply through nose
and exhale slowly through the mouth.
Modifications:
Modify the length of the movements according to the needs of the students.
Modify the fitness portions as needed.