Unit 2: Laying the Foundation

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Unit Intro

Now that you have identified some general goals for your interdisciplinary unit, we can begin discussing dance content areas as organized by the National Core Arts Standards for dance. Even more importantly, we will identify classroom context elements that must be considered before completing stage 1 of Jay McTigthe and Grant Wiggins' Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. Make sure questions #1-2 on your Unit Planner (Course Google Drive) are completed before continuing.

Unit Objective

Participants will define learning outcomes for interdisciplinary unit supported by national dance standards and concepts

Unit Outline

Lesson 2.1: National Core Arts Standards for Dance

Participants will...

Generalize the content of the PreK-12 National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) for dance
Express which artistic processes and anchor standards produce the most personal interest and inspiration

Lesson 2.2: Determining Types of Dance Activities

Participants will...

Distinguish the different types of dance activities that relate to the four artistic processes
Determine level of access to space and available class time for their settings

Lesson 2.3: UbD Framework Stage 1

Participants will...

Formulate the desired knowledge, attitudes, skills, and interpersonal skills (K.A.S.I.) for students to acquire through the interdisciplinary unit
Develop enduring understandings (EU) and essential questions (EQ) to promote students' long-term learning goals

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