2nd Edition Lesson
Making a Moving Model
GRADE 6 STEAM
In this STEAM lesson, students will take their understanding of chemical reactions and the conservation of mass and bring it to life through dance! Using specific choreographic devices and structures, they’ll create a vibrant dance study that acts as a “moving model” of these concepts. This hands-on approach will allow students to express their creativity while deepening their grasp of science.
Supports for This Lesson
Use these PD tools and Resources to help you teach this lesson:
- Artful Thinking Routines (Workshop)
- Artful Thinking Posters (Resource)
- Justin Peck (Artist Bio)
Details
Pacing
2 Class Sessions
Content Standard
MS-PS1-5: Develop and use a model to describe how the total number of atoms does not change in a chemical reaction, and thus mass is conserved.
Arts Standard
DA:Cr2.1.6.a: Explore choreographic devices and dance structures to develop a dance study that supports an artistic intent; explain the goal or purpose of the dance.
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