Locomotor, Manipulative… · B2 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.1.12.1.15 - Clap and dance to beat (rhythm)

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Clap hands in steady rhythm to a simple beat played by the teacher or from a drum.
Move their feet and body to match the same beat they are clapping.
Keep their clapping and dancing coordinated for at least 8 counts without stopping.
Demonstrate the difference between moving on the beat and moving off the beat.
Perform a short rhythmic sequence of claps and dance steps together with a partner or small group.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Motor Skill and Movement Patterns (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Locomotor, Manipulative and Rhythmic Skills (1.12)
Content standard: B2.1.12.1 - Demonstrate competence in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities (games, athletics gymnastics and dance)
Indicator: B2.1.12.1.15 - Clap and dance to beat (rhythm)
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 2 (Week 14 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: Physical Education Curriculum (Basic 1-6), 2019, p. 21
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners clap a beat and dance to the beat. Emphasis on coordination in clapping to the beat and coordination dancing. Give learners corrective feedback to improve their coordination. Allow them to progress at their own pace with fun and enjoyment.