Animal Motif Creation Workshop
Students create and practice their own 3-movement animal motif that can be repeated consistently
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About This Activity
Students create and practice their own 3-movement animal motif that can be repeated consistently
Quick Info
12 mins
moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum for full class
Equipment Required
Music player with varied tempo music
1
Drum or rhythm instrument
1
Animal reference cards
20-30
Music Player
As needed
Drum
As needed
Cards
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Low Intensity
Skills
Creating Space
Body Control
Coordination
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Creative Expression
Weather
All Weather
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