SHS1 Physical Education Health Core · Semester 1 Week 7: Traditional Dances

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.2.LI.4

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Perform the Adowa dance with at least two of its characteristic steps, maintaining correct rhythm and posture.
Execute all the essential steps of the Adowa dance in proper sequence to the beat of the drums.
Integrate one modern dance movement pattern into the Adowa dance while preserving the traditional rhythm and structure.
Explain how performing Adowa improves skill-related fitness components such as coordination, balance, and agility.
Demonstrate collaboration and respect for diverse cultural expressions during group practice and performance.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Physical Activity and Health (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Traditional Dances (1.2)
Content standard: 1.1.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate the understanding of traditional dances as physical and recreational activity to improve skill and health related fitness. 1.1.2.LO.1 Explain traditional dance as physical and recreational activity
Indicator: 1.1.2.LI.4 - Perform a traditional dance as physical and recreational activities for improving skill and health-related fitness (e.g. Adowa).
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 7 (Week 7 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 29

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential learning: Encourage learners to research and watch videos on their chosen dance to aid their practice and to support the integration of a modern dance movement pattern into the chosen dance.

Assessment (1.1.2.AS.4): Level 2: Perform the selected dance with at least two steps involved. Level 3: Perform the selected dance with all steps involved (formative). Level 3: Perform the selected dance with incorporated modern dance movement patterns

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Online resources
- Phones/laptops
- Projectors
- Drums
- Castanet
- Clappers
- Costumes for the various traditional dances
- Dance rooms or studio
- Sound system and speakers.
- Any other equipment found in the community fit for purpose.