After our hands-on experiment with the water cycle, we decided to deepen our understanding by using dance. Small groups of students were asked to create a dance highlighting the parts of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and run-off. Students were also asked to utilize the elements of dance effectively -body, energy, space, time, transitions, and levels. After each group performed, our audience members gave feedback. I was so impressed with how our students recognized not only science content, but how they also connected the elements of dance to the water cycle. Here are some pictures from our performance.
7 comments:
This blog ought to be required reading for every teacher. I am in awe of the creativity in the service of learning. Mr. Brown, you richly deserve to be teacher of the century!
The rain dance was so much fun, I loved the music also! Emily!
I like how everyone dance was diffrent and how people thought about what the movments represent.
<3,
maribeth
Same here.i was also in awe of the creativity that our class could think of that.Next time record this as a video so I could see the pictures in motion!!!!!!!!!!
-Na,Na
Naomi,
That's good thinking. I need to have my video camera handy for times like that! Next time, I'll definitely try to have a video camera ready.
I really liked coming up with the movments for the dance! I just practiced with a little more space... when ever I touch that one spot near my knee I remember.
♥ Anna C.
I'm glad the dance has sticked with you. You're sure to understand and remember the water cycle for a long time (maybe even when you're my age!).
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