Micro-Organisms
Dance and learn about the characteristics of fungus by choreographing small dances.
Resources
- Ribbons
- Exercise balls (or use what you have – find some balls in the P.E. closet)
- Swimming noodles
- Word strips with key words
- Fireflies [Instrumental / Karaoke] by DJ ReDo
Fine Art Standards
- DANCE STANDARD 2: The student will identify and demonstrate movement elements (time, space, energy and motion) in performing dance.
- DANCE STANDARD 3: The student will improvise, create, perform, and respond to movement solutions in the art form of dance.
Integrated Standards
- SCIENCE STANDARD 5: Students will understand that microorganisms range from simple to complex, are found almost everywhere, and are both helpful and harmful.
- OBJECTIVE 1: Observe and summarize information about microorganisms.
Objectives
Sixth grade students will understand that bacteria has the following characteristics: it’s small, it’s alive, it’s everywhere, it’s made up of simple cells, it loves to replicate, it comes in three shapes (spherical, bacilli, spirals) and it can help or be a hindrance to man. They will also learn about the characteristics of fungi.