Big Question:

How can we use our whole body to move like the biggest animals in the zoo?

Key Objectives:

• • To respond to the stimulus of big animals using a range of controlled movements
• • To control and coordinate bodies to perform movements that represent big animals

Big Question:

How can we move like champion dancers to show the actions of small zoo animals?

Key Objectives:

• • To respond to the stimulus of small animals using controlled movements
• • To develop coordination and control when adding movements together

Big Question:

How can we become champion animal dancers by creating our own movement patterns?

Key Objectives:

• • To respond to rhythm using a range of controlled movements
• • To control and coordinate bodies to perform a motif

Big Question:

How can we move like champion dancers using rhythm and working together?

Key Objectives:

• • To respond to rhythm using controlled movements representing arctic animals
• • To control and co-ordinate bodies to perform sequences with a partner

Big Question:

How can we use movement to show the special relationship between animals and their carers?

Key Objectives:

• • To create and perform controlled movements representing big cats and zookeepers
• • To develop motifs that show the relationship between big cats and zookeepers

Big Question:

How can we tell a story through dance about the special relationship between a zookeeper and a big cat?

Key Objectives:

• • To explore relationships through movement, creating patterns that show the connection between a zookeeper and a big cat
• • To create and perform a motif in pairs, demonstrating control and clear actions