Enduring Understanding 1: Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.

General Information
Number: DA.4.O.1
Title: Understanding the organizational structure of an art form provides a foundation for appreciation of artistic works and respect for the creative process.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Dance
Grade: 4
Big Idea: Organizational Structure

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks.

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Independent

DA.4.O.1.In.0
Identify the elements of dance in planned and improvised dance pieces to show awareness of structure.
DA.4.O.1.In.1
Identify and practice specified procedures and etiquette in dance class and at performances.

Supported

DA.4.O.1.Su.0
Improvise a movement sequence based on the elements of dance.
DA.4.O.1.Su.1
Practice specified procedures and audience etiquette.

Participatory

DA.4.O.1.Pa.0
Imitate a movement sequence based on the elements of dance.
DA.4.O.1.Pa.1
Practice a specified element of audience etiquette at performances.
DA.4.O.1.Pa.2
Participate in a movement sequence based on the elements of dance.

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Lesson Plan

Exploring Dimensions In Space:

In this lesson, students will demonstrate knowledge of the six dimensions in space by identifying and performing movements that fit the categories. 

Type: Lesson Plan

Text Resource

List of 1996 State Approved Standards in Elementary Dance Educationth Grade Dance Skill and Techniques:

This list shows the key dance skills and techniques that should be learned in a 4th grade dance classroom. The standards listed on the document were approved in 1996, and are helpful in understanding the evolution of state dance education standards.  Educators seeking current standards should access http://www.cpalms.org

Type: Text Resource

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