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Holly Parsons
6010 Equestrian Terrace
Rocklin, CA 95677

Movements to Planets Song

Grade Level:
3
Subject:
Science/Music
Topic:
The Solar System
Objective:
Students demonstrate their understanding that each of the eight planets has unique characteristics by creating gestures/movements that correlate with the lyrics/rhythm of a song about the planets.
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STATE STANDARDS:
3rd Grade Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for CA Public Schools:
Create, memorize, and perform original movement sequences to music with a partner or group.
3rd Grade Science Content Standards for CA Public Schools:
Earth Sciences- Students know that Earth is one of several planets that orbit the sun and that the Moon orbits Earth.
Reflection:
Students will be informally assessed while teacher watches students creating movements together and formally assessed when groups present to the entire class. Students will demonstrate proficiency if they choose and perform movements that correlate with planet characteristics (size, temperature, distance from sun etc.), and if the movements connect with the rhythm and tempo of the music.
Prep:
Bookmark You Tube Video
Materials:
Computer/Large Screen or T.V.
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