Enduring Understanding 1: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.

General Information
Number: DA.4.C.1
Title: Cognition and reflection are required to appreciate, interpret, and create with artistic intent.
Type: Enduring Understanding
Subject: Dance
Grade: 4
Big Idea: Critical Thinking and Reflection

Related Benchmarks

This cluster includes the following benchmarks.

Related Access Points

This cluster includes the following access points.

Independent

DA.4.C.1.In.0
Use movement sequences to express an idea.
DA.4.C.1.In.1
Identify points within a dance piece at which character changes abruptly or evolves.

Supported

DA.4.C.1.Su.0
Imitate movement sequences that express an idea.
DA.4.C.1.Su.1
Recognize significant changes within a dance piece.

Participatory

DA.4.C.1.Pa.0
Contribute to movement sequences that express an idea.
DA.4.C.1.Pa.1
Respond to change within a dance piece.

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Lesson Plan

Dance of the Machine:

In this lesson, students will choreograph a dace that will simulate a machine. 

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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