Grade 6 Lesson Idea
In one of the grade 6 Social Studies PLO’s, students must be able to “relate a society’s artistic expression to its culture”. For this PLO, we thought it would be very interesting to study African tribal dance, and teach students how it is used for almost every aspect of their society and culture. In this video, we learn how dance is used ceremonially, for celebrations, for prayer, storytelling, and for many more important events. This video will teach students just how important dance can be for some societies, and that it is not just a recreational activity. Showing this video will lead students into a discussion about why they think certain dances came into existence for these people, as well as why they are so important, and if our culture has any similar artistic expressions to those seen in the video.