Dance
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This unit combines historical learning with creative expression as Year 1 students explore the Great Fire of London through dance and movement. Students develop their ability to interpret stories physically whilst building fundamental dance skills including travelling, levels, and partner work. The historical theme provides rich vocabulary and imagery that naturally inspires creative movement, making this an engaging cross-curricular experience.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell the story of the Great Fire of London through movement?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we use our bodies to tell the story of the Great Fire of London through creative movement?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use our Fire of London motif to create exciting travelling movements at different levels?
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Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work together to create dance movements inspired by what we see and feel?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use poems and pictures to create beautiful dance movements with our partner?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use feedback to make our Fire of London performance even better?
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