ENVIRONMENTS | Scheme of Work
This scheme of work enables students to explore the topic of 'environments' through engaging movement and dance activities.
Lesson 1: Cameras and Gadgets
This lesson is a great way to explore students' creativity around a theme. Looking at Grid walking, Security Cameras, Secret Greetings and Gadgets, it’s a great way to involve students in the creation of dance material by relating to things we encounter on a daily basis.
Lesson 2: City Machines
This lesson looks at mirroring, making machines, group sequences, and ways to build bridges. Students will be able to create a piece in pairs and trios, using mirroring effectively and working as a team to make their machine function. They will learn a set phrase of material as a group and learn how to put the tasks together.
Lesson 3: Underwater Adventure
This lesson looks at the students taking control of the creation of their movement as a group. They will create movement quickly and develop their skills Students will all be able to lead the group and determine what comes next. This lesson looks at icebergs and waves. Give it a go!
Lesson 5: Mountain Ranges
You have nearly made it to the end of this lesson, but the last part needs the most strength! Let’s draw ourselves a mountain range and explore this with our partner or group. Once you have reached the top of the mountain, test the weight sharing within the group, but don’t fall off the top, keep your grip tight!