MS1.DANCE.4.C
Identify a dance representative of one's heritage or environment.
Middle School Level 1 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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danceheritageenvironmentrepresentative
Skills
- identify (a dance representative of one's heritage) #dok1
- identify (a dance representative of one's environment) #dok1
- compare (cultural or environmental influences on various dance forms) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify a dance that represents my heritage. #dok1
- I can identify a dance that represents my environment. #dok1
- I can compare the characteristics of dances from different heritages or environments. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Dance reflects individual and collective heritage and environment.
- Identifying representative dances fosters understanding and appreciation of cultural and environmental diversity.
Essential Questions
- What makes a dance representative of your heritage?
- How does dance express the environment or culture it comes from?
- Why is it important to recognize dances from your own heritage or environment?
- In what ways are dances from different heritages or environments similar or different?
- How can learning about representative dances strengthen understanding of culture and community?