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Lesson Plan: “Honor Your Partner”
Source: Gary Stewart, URG Graduate Program Facilitator: Gary Stewart Workshop/Course: Focus on Standards Grade Level: (4th grade) 10 yrs and up Time Required: 1 hour Subject & Topic: Music, Physical Education Multiple Intelligence: Musical, Interpersonal Entry Points: Hands On, Social, Aesthetic Objectives: Upon completion of this activity students will appreciate the interactive social dances of early America. This activity can be adapted to fit content specific objectives for the physical education teacher. Materials: CD/tape player, CD/tape of Early American Folk Dances. Ample space for a large class to move about. (gym, or outdoor area)
Historical, Cultural and Social Contexts Students demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of music styles and cultures and the context of musical expression or events, both past and present. Students identify significant contributions of composers and performers to music heritage. Students analyze the historical, social and political forces that have influenced the function and role of music in the lives of people. Grades K-4 Benchmark A: Identify and demonstrate basic music forms. 1. Identify and demonstrate partner songs and rondo form. Benchmark B: Identify and respond to music of historical and cultural origins. 2. Sing and respond to music from would cultures. 3. Discuss the life and times of composers from various historical periods. 4. Identify, listen and respond to music of different composers. Benchmark C: Recognize the interaction of people in music. 5. Recognize and describe ways that music serves as an expression in regional cultures. |