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Lesson One:
Introduction to topic, genres and Microsoft Power Point

Lesson Two:
Students are divided into groups of 4 and choose a genre of dance. Genres may include:
 * Contemporary
 * Jazz
 * Hip-hop
 * Ballet
 * Tap
 * Ballroom
 * etc.

As a group they will use search engines such as YouTube and websites to research key components within their chosen genre of dance.

Key components that the introduction should include:
 * What is the genre
 * When did it form
 * Who started it
 * Famous dancers and choreographers within the genre

Students are required to complete a journal outlining what they did in each lesson, describing what they have contributed to the assignment. //-Key component to include in this weeks entry is to write about the genre.//

//*General Art Requirement No4: Students select, use and adapt technology.//
 * //Art & Technology Requirement No1: Students use internet to research//

Lesson Three:
Students collaborate ideas in their groups and draft dance moves on paper.

Below is an example of a completed mind map the students are to create.



Students are required to complete a journal entry outlining what they did in this weeks lesson, describing what they have contributed to the assignment. //-Key component to include in this weeks entry is more research that they have found within their genre i.e., performances, sequences, costumes,(lighting, sound) etc.//


 * //Art & Technology Requirement No2: Design & Construct costumes and sets//
 * //Art & Technology Requirement No3: Use the process of design make and appraise//

Week Two

Lesson Four:
Students use technology (camera's) to take pictures of their dance moves, this includes the set poses and the transitional sets between moves.

Students are required to complete a journal entry outlining what they did in this weeks lesson, describing what they have contributed to the assignment. //-Key component to include in this weeks entry include their experience with using the technology, some key movements that they explored. Question that should be answered outlines the physical aspects of dance including fitness and preparation.//


 * Art & //Physical Health Education Requirement No1: Develop aerobic fitness through movement and dance.//

Lesson Five:
Students are to continue to use technology (camera's) to take pictures of their sequences, this includes the set poses and the transitional sets between moves. They are to use Microsoft Power Point to format their presentation which will be presented in lesson 7.

How to create a PowerPoint presentation and video instructions:



Example PowerPoint presentation:



Students are required to complete a journal entry outlining what they did in this weeks lesson, describing what they have contributed to the assignment. //-Key component to include in this weeks entry include// //their experience with using Photostory.//

Lesson Six:
Students continue to use Microsoft Power Point to finalise their presentation. Components that they need to keep in mind when editing and completing their final work include:
 * Audio
 * Grammar
 * Transition Times
 * Narration

Students are required to complete a journal entry outlining what they did in this weeks lesson, describing what they have contributed to the assignment. //-Key component to include in this weeks entry include a refection on their assignment.// //Note: Journal is submitted lesson Seven//

Lesson Seven:
Students present their assignment to the whole class and should include their finding from the first week, Introduction to the genre.

Students complete final journal entry where they are to evaluate their peers within the class.



//*Art requirement No10: Students participate in creative activity of their own and understand and engage with artistic, cultural and intellectual work with others.//