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All grades  Project 4 weeks

Move, Snap, Show: Body Adventure!

Kristy J
K-2.AF.6.2
D4.3.K-2
K-2.AF.3.1
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
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Purpose

The purpose of this learning experience is to engage Kindergarten students in exploring and understanding how their bodies move through interactive, hands-on activities. By using iPads to capture and analyze their movements, students will develop observational and critical thinking skills, while fostering a sense of self-awareness and identity. Through collaborative projects and public presentations, students will build confidence in sharing their learning with peers and older students, enhancing their communication and social skills.

Learning goals

The learning goals for this project-based experience are to help Kindergarten students understand how different parts of their body contribute to movement. Students will develop skills in using digital tools to capture and analyze movements, fostering self-directed learning through reflection and feedback. They will engage in critical thinking by exploring various movement sequences, and enhance their academic mindset by sharing their work with peers and older students, establishing a sense of identity and belonging.
Standards
  • [Next Generation Science Standards] K-2.AF.6.2 - Use tools and/or materials to design and/or build a device that solves a specific problem or a solution to a specific problem.
  • [National Council for the Social Studies] D4.3.K-2 - Present a summary of an argument using print, oral, and digital technologies.
  • [Next Generation Science Standards] K-2.AF.3.1 - With guidance, plan and conduct an investigation in collaboration with peers (for K).
Competencies
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Throughout the learning experience, students will create a movement journal by capturing and annotating photos of themselves performing various movements. They will also collaboratively design a movement mural, arranging printed photos to depict a sequence of actions. By the end of the project, students will present their work in a 'Movement Museum,' showcasing their annotated photos and acting as docents to explain their learning to Year 2 students.

Launch

Begin the project with a 'Body in Motion' scavenger hunt, where students explore different interactive stations around the classroom. Each station demonstrates a unique movement, such as hopping, spinning, or stretching. Students use their iPads to capture photos of themselves performing these movements, sparking curiosity and excitement about how their bodies move. This experience sets the stage for the project by encouraging exploration and observation, laying the groundwork for deeper inquiry into the essential question.

Exhibition

Kindergarten students will host a 'Movement Museum' in their classroom, showcasing their annotated movement photos. They will invite Year 2 students to tour the exhibit, with Kindergarteners serving as docents to explain how different body parts contribute to various movements. This interactive exhibition allows students to share their learning and engage with an authentic audience, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment in their work.