ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (5) 4 :

5-1.4) Demonstrate rhythms and patterns that combine locomotor skills in both cultural and creative dances, alone and with a group.

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/movements down into small parts for additional review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] (6) 1 :

6-1.1) Recognize and identify correct rhythmic activities and sequences of steps for various dance forms.

Examples: folk, social, creative, line, world dance, hip-hop, stomp, haka

APE accommodation suggestions: slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/ movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 1 :

7-1.1) Demonstrate accurate rhythmic activities and sequences of steps for multiple dance forms.

Examples: folk, social, creative, line, world dance, hip-hop, stomp, haka

APE accommodation suggestions: slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/ movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 2 :

BK-1.2) Demonstrate competency in a form of dance.

Examples: line dance, square dance, ballroom, cultural and social occasions, or lyrical dance

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, breaking the dance steps/movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 4 :

BK-2.1) Explain and discuss the historical and cultural roles of games, sports, and dance.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

Students will learn a dance that is frequently performed in the Philippines, as well as the legend and history surrounding the dance. They will also be introduced to the history of this country, along with the country’s geography and languages.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (5) 4 :

5-1.4) Demonstrate rhythms and patterns that combine locomotor skills in both cultural and creative dances, alone and with a group.

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/movements down into small parts for additional review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 2 :

BK-1.2) Demonstrate competency in a form of dance.

Examples: line dance, square dance, ballroom, cultural and social occasions, or lyrical dance

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, breaking the dance steps/movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 4 :

BK-2.1) Explain and discuss the historical and cultural roles of games, sports, and dance.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 22 :

BK-4.3) Accept others' ideas, cultural diversity, and body types by engaging in cooperative and collaborative movement projects.

APE accommodation suggestions: verbally prompting and redirecting; peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

Students will learn the basic polka step, a polka dance combination, how to count from 1-10 in Czech, Polish, and German, the history of the polka dance, and the Oktoberfest celebrations.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (5) 4 :

5-1.4) Demonstrate rhythms and patterns that combine locomotor skills in both cultural and creative dances, alone and with a group.

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/movements down into small parts for additional review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] (6) 1 :

6-1.1) Recognize and identify correct rhythmic activities and sequences of steps for various dance forms.

Examples: folk, social, creative, line, world dance, hip-hop, stomp, haka

APE accommodation suggestions: slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/ movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance and modeling

[PE] (7) 1 :

7-1.1) Demonstrate accurate rhythmic activities and sequences of steps for multiple dance forms.

Examples: folk, social, creative, line, world dance, hip-hop, stomp, haka

APE accommodation suggestions: slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, break the dance steps/ movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 2 :

BK-1.2) Demonstrate competency in a form of dance.

Examples: line dance, square dance, ballroom, cultural and social occasions, or lyrical dance

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, breaking the dance steps/movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance.

In this activity, students will build core strength with rhythm sticks. This activity can be performed with rhythm sticks, drum sticks, or even 1 pound weights. Each movement contributes to building core strength and the abdominals, quadriceps and gluteus maximum muscle groups.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 2 :

BK-1.2) Demonstrate competency in a form of dance.

Examples: line dance, square dance, ballroom, cultural and social occasions, or lyrical dance

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, breaking the dance steps/movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 5 :

BK-2.2) Apply movement concepts and principles while evaluating and improving performance of self and/or others in a selected skill.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 2 :

BK-1.2) Exhibit competency in two forms of dance by choreographing an individual dance or creating a group dance.

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, breaking the dance steps/movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance.

This resource is a lesson plan that teaches students to observe body movements in different activities and determine what body systems are being used. Students are introduced to correct terminology of body movements. This lesson plan incorporates STEM concepts while teaching about physical movement. 

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 2 :

BK-1.2) Demonstrate competency in a form of dance.

Examples: line dance, square dance, ballroom, cultural and social occasions, or lyrical dance

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, breaking the dance steps/movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance.

[PE] BK1 (9-12) 7 :

BK-2.4) Show examples of social and technical dance forms and rhythmic activities.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[PE] BK2 (9-12) 2 :

BK-1.2) Exhibit competency in two forms of dance by choreographing an individual dance or creating a group dance.

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, breaking the dance steps/movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance.

This learning activity requires students to learn to work in groups to create original dances or aerobic routines.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] BK1 (9-12) 2 :

BK-1.2) Demonstrate competency in a form of dance.

Examples: line dance, square dance, ballroom, cultural and social occasions, or lyrical dance

APE accommodation suggestions: Slower music, poly spots and/or arrows on floor for direction, breaking the dance steps/movements down into small parts, review/practice, peer assistance.

Students will perform the proper steps/movements of the line dance, "Same Ole 2 Step", facing four different walls.

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.