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Celebrate Oktoberfest With the Polka

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Physical Education

Grade(s)

5, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Students will learn the basic polka step, a polka dance combination, how to count from 1-10 in Czech, Polish, and German, the history of the polka dance, and the Oktoberfest celebrations.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

PE19.5.1.4
Demonstrate rhythms and patterns that combine locomotor skills in both cultural and creative dances, alone and with a group.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 1

PE19.BK1.1.2
Demonstrate competency in a form of dance.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 2

PE19.BK2.2.1
Explain and discuss the historical and cultural roles of games, sports, and dance.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 2

PE19.BK2.4.3
Accept others’ ideas, cultural diversity, and body types by engaging in cooperative and collaborative movement projects.

CR Resource Type

Learning Activity

Resource Provider

PE Central

License Type

Custom

https://www.pecentral.org/LessonIdeas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=9462#.XpuygjdKg1I

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pecentral.org/pecinfo/termsofuse/PEC_termsofuse.pdf

Comments or Notes

This resource includes a video of the dance.

Approved Date

2020-04-21

Design by Adaptive Theme

Celebrate Oktoberfest With the Polka

Learning Resource Type

Subject Area

Grade(s)

Overview

PE19.5.1.4 Demonstrate rhythms and patterns that combine locomotor skills in both cultural and creative dances, alone and with a group.

PE19.BK1.1.2 Demonstrate competency in a form of dance.

PE19.BK2.2.1 Explain and discuss the historical and cultural roles of games, sports, and dance.

PE19.BK2.4.3 Accept others’ ideas, cultural diversity, and body types by engaging in cooperative and collaborative movement projects.

CR Resource Type

Resource Provider

License Type

URL (web address)

Custom License Type (URL)

Comments or Notes

Approved Date

PE19.5.1.4
Demonstrate rhythms and patterns that combine locomotor skills in both cultural and creative dances, alone and with a group.

PE19.BK1.1.2
Demonstrate competency in a form of dance.

PE19.BK2.2.1
Explain and discuss the historical and cultural roles of games, sports, and dance.

PE19.BK2.4.3
Accept others’ ideas, cultural diversity, and body types by engaging in cooperative and collaborative movement projects.