Locomotor, Manipulative… · B3 Physical Education

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B3.1.12.1.15 - Clap, sing and dance to a rhythm

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Clap hands in time with a simple rhythm pattern (e.g., steady beat, fast beat, slow beat).
Sing a familiar song while clapping to its beat with at least 80% accuracy in coordination.
Perform basic dance steps (step-touch, side step, march in place) in time with the beat of a song.
Demonstrate coordination by clapping, singing and dancing at the same time for at least 8 counts without losing the beat.
Respond to corrective feedback by adjusting their clapping or dancing to match the rhythm better.

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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: B3.1.12.1 - Demonstrate competence in the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities (games, athletics gymnastics and dance)
Indicator: B3.1.12.1.15 - Clap, sing and dance to a rhythm
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 1 (Week 13 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. 35
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Learners clap, sing and dance to a rhythm. 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