India Dance

The Question…: 

The Question… 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia What is the importance of dance in India? Last update: August 2005 Created by G. Stearns BCPS Research Module or Slam Dunk Model, Copyright 2005, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. The following lessons are based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module available at http://questioning.org/module2/quick.html.

Information Sources : 

Information Sources Start by identifying some of the more prominent dances. 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5

The Student Activity: 

The Student Activity Complete the graphic organizer using information provided by the links on the previous web page. 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5

The Assessment Activity: 

The Assessment Activity Travel Asia is trying to lure more tourists to India and they need your help in getting the word out. They are asking that you create a brochure which describes one of India’s most prominent traditions – dance. Include within your brochure, a brief description of India’s classical dances. Be descriptive and detailed! 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5

Enrichment Activity: 

Enrichment Activity To peek your interest even more, complete the following activity below. Research expressions in dance and include within your brochure a one page description which would captivate and interest even more tourists. 6 Next 1 2 3 4 5

Teacher Support Materials: 

Teacher Support Materials 5.A.1. Describe characteristics that are used to organize people into cultures. Learning Styles: Visual, Kinesthetic, Active. AVID Strategies: Predicting Timed Writing enGauge “As society changes, the skills needed to negotiate the complexities of life also change…To achieve success in the 21st century, students also need to attain proficiency in science, technology, and culture, as well as gain a thorough understanding of information in all its forms.” (enGauge) Digital-Age Literacy includes: Information Literacy Technological Literacy Scientific Literacy Objective: Students will research traditional arranged marriage in order to identify how arranged marriages meet human needs. Differentiation: Provide a brochure that needs to be completed. This would allow the children to complete the brochure with learned facts. Allow students to work in pairs. Provide a list of step by step directions with a checklist. Provide extra time to complete the brochure. Use modified handout Time Management: This is a 45 minute lesson Any extended activities should be completed at home. 6 1 2 3 4 5