MS2.DANCE.4.C
Recognize a dance representative of one's heritage or environment.
Middle School Level 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2013
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danceheritageenvironmentrepresentativedance representative
Skills
- recognize (a dance representative of one's heritage) #dok1
- recognize (a dance representative of one's environment) #dok1
- identify (features of dances tied to personal or community background) #dok2
- compare (dances from different cultures or environments) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can recognize a dance that represents my own heritage. #dok1
- I can recognize a dance that is representative of my environment. #dok1
- I can identify features of dances that are tied to my community or background. #dok2
- I can compare dances from different heritages or environments. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Dance can express the unique heritage and environmental influences of individuals and communities.
- Recognizing dances tied to heritage and environment helps students connect personally to dance as an art form.
Essential Questions
- What makes a dance representative of a particular heritage or environment?
- How can you identify dances from your own heritage or environment?
- Why are dances connected to heritage and environment important in understanding culture?
- How does recognizing the origins of a dance deepen our appreciation of it?
- In what ways can learning about dances from different backgrounds foster respect and understanding?