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