BELL RINGER Use the first 5 minutes of class to

respond to the following prompt IN YOUR JOURNALS:

Why do you think Kentucky and other states have included Dance as part of their required curriculum? Explain.

TODAY WE WILL: Define Dance Explore the Dancer’s primary tool

By the end of this lesson:“I can make distinctions between

movement that is considered dance and that which is not.”

“I can identify a dancer’s main tool and explain how that tool operates to create movement”

WHAT IS DANCE?

ACCORDING TO WEBSTER’S(NO YOU DON’T NEED TO WRITE ALL OF THIS)

Dance (noun) a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movements usually performed to music.

Dance (verb) to move or seem to move up and down or about in a quick or lively manner.

WIKIPEDIA SAYS: Dance is an art form that generally

refers to movement of the body usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.

THOSE DEFINITIONS ARE SIMILAR Both mention movement. Both mention the body. Both mention rhythm. Both mention music.

BUT THEY ARE ALSO DIFFERENT

Webster’s Mentions: Wikipedia Mentions:

Patterns Quick or lively

Art form Expression Social Interaction Spiritual

NEITHER DEFINITION IS WRONG, BUT NEITHER IS 100% RIGHT EITHER Dance can be “defined” many different

ways. However it can be difficult to capture the depth and power of dance in just a few words.

One’s personal definition of dance can be directly linked to one’s personal feelings about it.

We will gain a deeper appreciation of dance by studying its components and its uses in society. Perhaps our definitions will change.

OUR DEFINITIONS OF DANCE WERE ALL DIFFERENT, BUT HOPEFULLY WE CAN AGREE THAT:Dance is Movement of the Body, therefore it is extremely important to understand just how the body is capable (and not capable) of moving.

HOW DO WE MOVE?

Understanding the parts of the body that create movement.

A BIT OF ADVICE The following notes are interactive ... ( I

am still learning how to use the Smartboard so be patient)

You may want to WAIT until the activity on the slide is complete before writing down the information!!

THE HUMAN BODY (START TAKING NOTES NOW)

The Human Body is a collection of complex systems that control and execute all of our bodily functions.

We are only concerned with a few … the ones that work to help us move.

The _______________ System

The _______________ System

The _______________ System

A A C E E E K L L L M N O R R S S S T U U U V

Unscramble these letters to create the name of the three systems

DRAW A LINE CONNECTING EACH SYSTEM TO ITS PRIMARY PURPOSE NERVOUS

SYSTEM

SKELETAL SYSTEM

MUSCULAR SYSTEM

The frame work of the body

Initiates Movement

Message Center of the Body

THE NERVOUS SYSTEMThe Main Parts of the Nervous System are:(scratch out the three that are incorrect)

The BrainThe EyesThe NervesThe Spinal CordThe SpineThe Fingers

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM TRUE OR FALSE ____Comprised of

over 200 bones. ____When you are

born you have around 300 bones but as you grow many of these fuse together.

____You have to know the latin names of every bone for this class.

OTHER PARTS THAT MOVE The spine (or backbone) consists of 33

irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae.

Fibrous cartilage between vertebrae called intervertebral discs act as shock absorbers and allow the back to move.

This is how you can bend at the waist and twist side to side to side.

THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM Muscles are tissues in

the body that are designed to CONTRACT.

There are three different types of muscles: Skeletal Muscles Cardiac Muscles Smooth Muscles

Some muscles are involuntary-meaning they move on their own and you can not consciously control them.

SKELETAL MUSCLES: WRITE ALL THE SKELETAL MUSCLES WE CAN THINK OF

SEMI INVOLUNTARY??? What are some

actions that your body does that are semi involuntary? (Meaning you usually don’t have to think about them but sometimes you can control them?)

THESE SYSTEMS ALL WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE MOVEMENT You decide to move.

The Brain sends a message to the appropriate body parts.Compare this to something you do

everyday!

The muscles contract or relax causing the desired movement.How often do you do this?

FILL IN THE BLANK Muscles are

connected to bone by _________.

Bones are connected to each other by _________.

Bones only move at certain places called _________.

WORD BANKLigamentsJointsTendons

DIFFERENT TYPES OF JOINTS

WHERE CAN YOU FIND THOSE JOINTS? Ball and Socket

Pivot

Gliding

Conyloid

Saddle

Hinge

MUSCLES AND JOINTS WORK BETTER WHEN THEY ARE WARMED UP Matching -

____Blood flow increases lowering stress on the heart.

____Increased muscle temperature allows the muscles to contract more forcefully and relax more quickly.

____Improved range of motion around joints.

____Increased body temperature results in greater muscle elasticity.

____Can improve endurance and conversion of carbohydrates and fatty acids into energy.

____Warm ups are also an excellent way to prepare your mind for the task at hand.

Write the letter next to the explanation on the left that it best matches

A. Focus

B. No Heart attacks!

C. Better Miles Per Gallon

D. Speed and Strength

E. Flexibility

F. No torn muscles … like silly putty!

IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO WARM UP BEFORE YOU DO ANY DEMANDING EXERCISE. THIS WILL HELP PREVENT INJURY!!!