Sunshine and rain: size and levels
I can use contrast to create actions that demonstrate sunshine and rain.
Sunshine and rain: size and levels
I can use contrast to create actions that demonstrate sunshine and rain.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: performing a contrasting duet requires us to use different actions to our partner.
- Move: changing the size or level of an action helps to communicate our ideas when we perform.
- Think: imagination enables us to create actions to communicate ideas such as sunshine and rain.
- Feel: courage supports us to talk about or show our ideas and opinions.
- Connect: performing a contrasting action to our partner involves taking turns showing fairness.
Keywords
Level - the height of a shape or action
Size - how big or small something is
Contrast - how things are different from each other
Common misconception
A tall shape is only achieved by stretching both arms upwards.
Whilst stretching both arms upwards is an example of a tall shape, there are many others. These might include twists, tilts, balances etc. By encouraging the pupils beyond their initial response they will think more deeply and creatively.
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Sunshine and rain: size and levels, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 physical education lesson on: Sunshine and rain: size and levels, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Additional material: poem and suggested music
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
