Historical Dance Mind Map and Movement
Create collaborative mind map of dance through the ages then translate ideas into movement
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About This Activity
Create collaborative mind map of dance through the ages then translate ideas into movement
Quick Info
moderate
25
10m x 8m minimum
Equipment Required
Large whiteboard or flip chart paper
1
Coloured markers/pens
6-8
Optional: decade reference pictures
Variable
Whiteboards
As needed
Markers
As needed
Pictures
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Space
Indoor
Large Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Skills
Creating Space
Team Play
Catching
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
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