Becoming History 5
Description
Students will act out in first person a chosen biography, focusing on their life, hardships, and triumphs.
Bringing Our Reading to Life 3-5
Description
In this lesson students will form tableaux (frozen pictures) representing what they are reading or hearing. This is a great way to bring the story to life and to check for comprehension. It is also a great way to activate learning.
Celebrate Cells 5
Description
In this lesson we will personify the parts of the cell physically and vocally.
Cell Talk 5
Description
Students will become a part of a cell by examining cell diagrams. Each student will use their body, voice and movement to become a particular part of the cell. After they own the character or cell, they are paired up to create dialogue between the different parts of the cell. Short, two part scenes explore the cell parts as well as their purpose and attributes as Cell Talk bring the cell to life before the students very eyes. Through embodying the parts of animal and plant cells, students get a more in depth understanding of their functions. They explore the cell world from the point of view of its parts.
Character Choreography 3-5
Description
In this lesson, portraits provide inspiration for students to create character descriptions. Then, basic dance techniques are used to express the traits, motivations, and feelings of the characters. Let creativity soar as students work collaboratively to make a character come to life through movement.