Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to show how different animals move and look?

Key Objectives:

• • To move safely and creatively in space exploring animal movements
• • To use theme-related words to inspire different types of movement showing good timing and use of levels

Big Question:

How can we use our bodies to tell animal stories through movement and work together in perfect time?

Key Objectives:

• • To develop creative movement ideas using animal-themed vocabulary as stimulus
• • To focus on timing and perform a completed 32-count motif in unison

Big Question:

How can we use our animal movements to travel creatively through space like real animals in their habitats?

Key Objectives:

• • To creatively turn actions from our motif into travelling movements
• • To demonstrate use of different levels in travelling movements

Big Question:

How can we use words from a poem to create beautiful dance movements with our partner?

Key Objectives:

• • To work cooperatively in pairs demonstrating effective communication and listening skills
• • To use poetry as a creative stimulus for imaginative dance movements and actions

Big Question:

How can we work together with a partner to create exciting animal movements that tell a story?

Key Objectives:

• • To work effectively in pairs showing good cooperation and communication skills
• • To use pictures as stimulus for creative and imaginative animal movements

Big Question:

How can we perform our animal dance sequence with confidence and help our friends improve?

Key Objectives:

• • To understand what makes a good dance performance
• • To give useful feedback using dance vocabulary