  Tinikling :  Traditional (1955) -   Grass dance: Hula Videos to get ready:

Emillee Carr Second Grade Social Studies and Art

  Culture - The attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization.  Customs/Traditions- a specific practice of long standing; an inherited pattern of thought or action. Review:

  Students will participate in a discussion about three different cultures (Pilipino, Native American and Polynesian), and how they use dance as a method of storytelling.  Students will identify connections between dance movements and the meaning behind them through videos and explanations.  Students will demonstrate knowledge of “culture” by writing a story about their culture of a culture previously learned about.  Students (in groups) will brainstorm, write and demonstrate a story through interpretive dance. Learning Objectives

 Many cultures use dances to tell the stories of their culture. Philippine - Native American - Polynesian (Hawaiian) Things to watch and listen for:  Body movements  Rhythm (how it is made)  Clothing  Possible meaning Keep in mind we will be having a discussion and participation is required How can dance be used to represent a culture and tell a story?

  Groups of 3-4 students  Decide on a culture (your own or one we talked about)  Write a story and dance  Three parts or ideas in story  one dance move per idea  Creating rhythm is optional! Activity

  On the front:  What was successful about your story/dance?  What didn’t work as well?  On the back:  Culture means________. This can be about a culture we learned about or your own! Reflection: