Dance
•Year 7
•6 Lessons
This unit uses dance as a powerful medium for students to explore and embody the fundamental British Values of democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. Through creative movement, students develop physical literacy alongside critical thinking about citizenship, working from individual expression to collaborative group performances. The unit uniquely bridges PE and PSHE curricula, using choreographic techniques to deepen understanding of shared societal values.
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we express the fundamental values that unite British society through creative movement and dance?
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Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we transform simple movements into dynamic travelling sequences that express British values through creative use of space?
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Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we use creative movement to express British values whilst working collaboratively with a partner?
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Lesson 4
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How can we use chance and collaboration to express our understanding of British Values through movement?
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Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use British values of cooperation and excellence to create a powerful group performance that tells our story?
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Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use feedback and evaluation to create outstanding dance performances that showcase British Values?
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