KS1 PE Ocean Dance Unit - 6 Outstanding Lesson Plans

Swim into the new term with this ocean animals dance unit.

Used across 6 lessons, this unit comes with 6 detailed lesson plans that are suitable for KS1.

Created by an experienced PE subject coordinator, these lessons have been rated Outstanding by PE professionals and leadership teams.

Files included:
✸ x6 lesson plans
✸ Underwater scene pictures
✸ Links to music for all lessons
✸ Mat signs for warm up

Lesson 1:
L.O. To explore the underwater world and convey its essence through movement.
• I can perform a variety of movements using different body parts.
• I can describe the ideas and emotions conveyed in my dance.
• I can collaborate effectively with my classmates during the dance.

Lesson 2:
L.O. To explore the ocean environment through movement and music.
• I can effectively perform various underwater body shapes with my partner.
• I can choreograph a brief sequence of underwater movements with my partner.
• I can recall key elements of ocean life and creatures while dancing.

Lesson 3:
L.O. To explore the theme of underwater friendship through dance and movement.
• I can perform movements in unison with my partner.
• I can communicate and share ideas with my partner.
• I can create actions that express the theme of underwater friendship in our dance.

Lesson 4:
L.O. To explore the underwater world and express it through movement and dance.
• I can perform underwater movements in sync with my partner.
• I can effectively communicate and share ideas with my partner.
• I can create movements that portray the underwater world in our dance.

Lesson 5:
L.O. To create a short dance sequence that represents the theme of the ocean.
• I can create a short dance sequence.
• I can express the theme of the ocean through my dance.
• I can structure my dance with a clear start, middle, and end.

Lesson 6:
L.O. To create ocean-inspired dance phrases using counting, explore repetition in dance sequences, and perform dances that convey feelings.
• I can create a dance phrase using counting.
• I can demonstrate repetition in my dance.
• I can express feelings through my dance.

Tags: Y1 Y2 subject lead leader physical education fitness athletics funs dancing sea creatures oceans animals

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