Subject: Physical Education

Lesson: Just Dance!

Grade: 5th
Resources:
PE CENTRAL: Just Dancing in the Gym
SHAPE America
Just Dance 2017 - Watch me (Whip, Nae Nae)
Nintendo Wii In PE! Just Dance 4 @ West Newton
The Sid Shuffle

Standards:
S1.E1.5a: Demonstrates mature patterns of locomotor skills in dynamic small-sided
practice tasks, gymnastics, and dance
S2.E1.5: Combines spatial concepts with locomotor and nonlocomotor movements for
small groups in gymnastics, dance and games environments
S4.E1.5: Engages in physical activity with responsible interpersonal behavior (e.g., peer
to peer, student to teacher, student to referee)

Objectives:
Help students recognize the value of lifelong physical activities
Ability to follow directions and perform movements as performed by the dancers on
screen
Students will be able to work with a group and create a dance routine together

Equipment:
Projector
Speaker
Nintendo Wii, Xbox One, or PS4

Procedure:
Instant Activity
The Sid Shuffle
Anticipatory Set
What are your favorite dances/dance moves?
How does dancing make you feel?
Is it good exercise?
How to Play Just Dance!
Power Button (Console/Controller)
Just Dance Mode
Pick a Song (Controller/Hand Movement)
Follow the person on the screen
Movements also scroll right to left along the bottom
Be mindful of everyones personal bubble
 HAVE FUN!!!!
Closure
Has your attitude changed towards dancing?
Should we do more?
How did it make you feel physically?
Assessment
CREATE
Students will work in small groups to create their own dance routine
Dances should last one minute
Students should use at least 3 dance moves in their routine
Dance moves can come from Just Dance, but can not be the
exact same routine from the game
Students can use a song that is not on the game, BUT the song
must be approved