Classroom Resource

German Clap Dance

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This interactive German activity teaches students how to perform a traditional German clap dance. Videos of children performing the dances are provided along with written instructions for the dance. The included lesson plan encourages students to participate in the dance while listening to culturally appropriate music. While learning to present the dances students are introduced to products (music) and practices (dance) of the German culture. The lesson is geared toward upper elementary and middle school but could be adapted for older students who would enjoy the interactive experience as well.

Content Standards

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.NLP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

typical activities and events of the target culture.
children's songs, poetry, and rhymes from the target culture.

3-5
Students know:

typical activities and events of the target culture.
children's songs, poetry, and rhymes from the target culture.

6-8
Students know:

landmarks from target language.
information from target language.
cultural information linked to themes taught.
songs, poetry and rhymes from the target culture.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

identify cultural products such as music, art, sports, games, and entertainment.
identify cultural practices of the target culture.

3-5
Students are able to:

identify cultural products such as music, art, sports, games, and entertainment.
identify cultural practices of the targte culture.
identify common beliefs and attitudes within the target culture.

6-8
Students are able to:

identify patterns of social behavior and interactions typical of the culture.
identify cultural products such as music, art, sports, games, and entertainment.
identify cultural practices of the target culture.
analyze cultural perspectives.
identify common beliefs and attitudes within the target culture.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
the study of a foreign language develops insights into the nature of language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.NLP.8
Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

how to recognize cognates and borrowed words.
where the target language is spoken around the world.

3-5
Students know:

how to recognize cognates and borrowed words.
where the target language is spoken around the world.

6-8
Students know:

proficiency levels.
where the target language is spoken around the world.
where the target language is spoken in the community.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

use cognates.
use borrowed words.
use background knowledge to aid comprehension.
use gestures and body language appropriately.
present information about themselves with one word or simple learned phrases.
sing songs in the target language.
label familiar words.

3-5
Students are able to:

use cognates.
use borrowed words.
use background knowledge to aid comprehension.
use gestures and body language appropriately.
present information about themselves with one word or simple learned phrases.
sing songs in the target language.
label familiar words.

6-8
Students are able to:

use cognates.
use borrowed words.
use background knowledge to aid comprehension.
use gestures and body language appropriately.
present information about themselves with one word or simple learned phrases.
sing songs in the target language.
label familiar words.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.NMP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

important target culture holidays.
how to recognize appropriate target culture behavior.
how to recognize inappropriate target culture behavior.
some target culture products.

3-5
Students know:

important target culture holidays.
how to recognize appropriate target culture behavior.
how to recognize inappropriate target culture behavior.
some target culture products.

6-8
Students know:

important target culture holidays.
how to recognize appropriate target culture behavior.
how to recognize inappropriate target culture behavior.
some target culture products.
important target culture landmarks.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

list holidays observed in the target culture.
identify products from the target culture.
compare native and target cultures.
use culturally appropriate rehearsed behaviors.

3-5
Students are able to:

list holidays observed in the target culture.
identify products from the target culture.
compare native and target cultures.
use culturally appropriate rehearsed behaviors.

6-8
Students are able to:

list holidays observed in the target culture.
identify products from the target culture.
compare native and target cultures.
use culturally appropriate rehearsed behaviors.
recognize cultural landmarks.
recognize and imitate cultural behaviors.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
the study of a foreign language develops insights into the nature of language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taughtaught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.NMP.8
Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

how to recognize cognates and borrowed words.
where the target language is spoken around the world.

3-5
Students know:

how to recognize cognates and borrowed words.
where the target language is spoken around the world.

6-8
Students know:

how to recognize cognates and borrowed words.
where the target language is spoken around the world.
where the target language is spoken in the community.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

set their own learning goals.
identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
identify places in their community where the target language is spoken.

3-5
Students are able to:

set their own learning goals.
identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
identify places in their community where the target language is spoken.

6-8
Students are able to:

set their own learning goals.
identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
identify places in their community where the target language is spoken.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.NHP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

some tangible products of the target culture.
some intangible products of the target culture.
some paractices related to teh target culture.
how to recognize culturally appropriate behaviors.

3-5
Students know:

some tangible products of the target culture.
some intangible products of the target culture.
some paractices related to teh target culture.
how to recognize culturally appropriate behaviors.

6-8
Students know:

some tangible products of the target culture.
some intangible products of the target culture.
some paractices related to teh target culture.
how to recognize culturally appropriate behaviors.
how to recognize culturally inappropriate behaviors.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

identify products from the target culture.
identify practices from the target culture.
recognize target culture behaviors.

3-5
Students are able to:

identify products from the target culture.
identify practices from the target culture.
recognize target culture behaviors.

6-8
Students are able to:

identify products from the target culture.
identify practices from the target culture.
recognize target culture behaviors.
communicate with others from the target culture while using culturally appropriate behaviors and refraining from using inappropriate behaviors.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
the study of a foreign language develops insights into the nature of language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.ILP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

how to appropriately interact with others.
how to identify and participate in culturally authentic practices.

3-5
Students know:

how to appropriately interact with others.
how to identify and participate in culturally authentic practices.
how to identify and analyze products and practices.

6-8
Students know:

how to appropriately interact with others.
how to identify and participate in culturally authentic practices.
how to identify and analyze products and practices.
cultural differences, based on themes taught.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

interact appropriately with people from the target culture.
identify and participate in culturally authentic practices.

3-5
Students are able to:

interact appropriately with people from the target culture.
identify and participate in culturally authentic practices.
identify and analyze products and practices of the target language and native cultures.

6-8
Students are able to:

interact appropriately with people from the target culture.
compare products, practices and perspectives in the target language and native cultures.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
the study of a foreign language develops insights into the nature of language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.ILP.8
Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

their own proficiency level.
where the target language is spoken around the world.
where the target language is spoken in the community.
how to set their own learning goals.

3-5
Students know:

their own proficiency level.
where the target language is spoken around the world.
where the target language is spoken in the community.
how to set their own learning goals.

6-8
Students know:

their own proficiency level.
where the target language is spoken around the world.
where the target language is spoken in the community.
how to set their own learning goals.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

recognize their own proficiency level.
set their own learning goals.
identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
identify places in thier community where the target language is spoken.

3-5
Students are able to:

recognize their own proficiency level.
set their own learning goals.
identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
identify places in thier community where the target language is spoken.

6-8
Students are able to:

recognize their own proficiency level.
set their own learning goals.
identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
identify places in thier community where the target language is spoken.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.

language is a tool to connect with the world.

other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.IMP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

products from the target culture.
practices from target culture.
perspectives of the target culture.
culturally appropriate behaviors.

3-5
Students know:

products from the target culture.
practices from target culture.
perspectives of the target culture.
culturally appropriate behaviors.
culturally inappropriate behaviors.

6-8
Students know:

products from the target culture.
practices from target culture.
perspectives of the target culture.
culturally appropriate behaviors.
culturally inappropriate behaviors.
how to analyze products and practices in relation to cultural perspectives.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

interact appropriately at a functional level in the target culture.
talk about products, practices, and perspectives in the target culture.

3-5
Students are able to:

interact appropriately at a functional level in the target culture.
investigate and explain on the relationship between the
products and perspectives of the target culture.
investigate and explain on the relationship between the
practices and perpsectives of the target culture.

6-8
Students are able to:

interact appropriately at a functional level in the target culture.
investigate, explain and reflect on the relationship between the products and perspectives of the target culture.
investigate, explain and refelct on the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the target culture.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
the study of a foreign language develops insights into the nature of language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.IHP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

products from the target culture.
practices from target culture.
perspectives of the target culture.
culturally appropriate behaviors.

3-5
Students know:

products from the target culture.
practices from target culture.
perspectives of the target culture.
culturally appropriate behaviors.
culturally inappropriate behaviors.

6-8
Students know:

products from the target culture.
practices from target culture.
perspectives of the target culture.
culturally appropriate behaviors.
culturally inappropriate behaviors.
how to analyze products and practices in relation to cultural perspectives.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

interact appropriately at a functional level in the target culture.
talk about products, practices, and perspectives in the target culture.

3-5
Students are able to:

interact appropriately at a functional level in the target culture.
investigate and explain on the relationship between the
products and perspectives of the target culture.
investigate and explain on the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the target culture.

6-8
Students are able to:

interact appropriately at a functional level in the target culture.
investigate, explain and reflect on the relationship between the products and perspectives of the target culture.
investigate, explain and refelct on the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the target culture.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better understanding of my own language and culture.
the study of a foreign language develops insights into the nature of language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): KG-08 - World Languages

WL17.WL.IHP.8
Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

K-2
Students know:

where the target language is spoken around the world.
where the target language is spoken in the community.
their own proficiency level.
how to set their own learning goals.

3-5
Students know:

where the target language is spoken around the world.
where the target language is spoken in the community.
their own proficiency level.
how to set their own learning goals.

6-8
Students know:

where the target language is spoken around the world.
where the target language is spoken in the community.
their own proficiency level.
how to set their own learning goals.

Skills

K-2
Students are able to:

recognize their own proficiency level.
set their own learning goals.
identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
identify places in thier community where the target language is spoken.

3-5
Students are able to:

recognize their own proficiency level.
set their own learning goals.
make changes in studying habits to reach their goals.
identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
identify places in thier community where the target language is spoken.

6-8
Students are able to:

recognize their own proficiency level.
set their own learning goals.
make changes in studying habits to reach their goals.
identify places around the world where the target language is spoken.
identify places in thier community where the target language is spoken.

Understanding

K-2
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

3-5
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

6-8
Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L1.4
Identify practices of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

how to appropriately greet and address a variety of people within the target culture.
which specific holidays, celebrations and events are important to the target language culture.

Skills

Students are able to:
Novice Mid Level

address others in a culturally appropriate manner.
identify practices associated with specific target language culture events such as celebrations and holidays.
identify practices associated with the student's own events, celebrations, and holidays.

Novice High Level
Students are able to:

address others in a culturally appropriate manner.
identify practices associated with specific target language culture events such as celebrations and holidays.
identify practices associated with the student's own events, celebrations, and holidays.
investigate the relationship between cultural practices and perspectives.

Understanding

Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L1.5
Identify products of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

the tangible products that are important to their life and culture.
the tangible products that are important to the target language life and culture.

Skills

Students are able to:
Novice Mid Level

list common target language cultural products such as paintings, songs, and foods.
watch video clips or music videos and identify cultural products.
describe basic craft products from target language countries.

Novice High Level
Students are able to:

list common target language cultural products such as paintings, songs, and foods.
watch video clips or music videos and identify cultural products.
describe basic craft products from target language countries.
investigate the relationship between cultural products and perspectives.

Understanding

Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L1.11
Identify opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

the locations of the target language specific countries.
the key attractions within the target language specific countries.
the key celebrations within the target language specific countries.

Skills

Students are able to:
Novice Mid Level

access important travel documents and safety information online.
use physical and online resources to identify and participate in celebrations within the target language countries.

Novice High Level
Students are able to:

access important travel documents and safety information online.
use online resources to evaluate hotels and attractions within target language countries.
use physical and online resources to identify and participate in celebrations within the target language countries.

Understanding

Students understand that:

the target language is used around the world every day in many different contexts.
the target language can help one better understand the world around them.
the study of world languages expands one's opportunities.
language is a tool to connect with the world.
other understandings will depend on theme being taught.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.oercommons.org/courseware/lesson/70591/overview

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

OER Commons

Accessibility

License

License Type

Attribution

Custom License Type (URL)

https://creativecommons.org/licenses

Approved Date

2021-04-12

Curated by

Learning Resource Type

German Clap Dance

Subject Area

Grade(s)

Overview

WL17.WL.NLP.4 Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.NLP.8 Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.NMP.4 Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.NMP.8 Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.NHP.4 Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.ILP.4 Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.ILP.8 Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.IMP.4 Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.IHP.4 Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.IHP.8 Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.L1.4 Identify practices of the target cultures.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.L1.5 Identify products of the target cultures.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

WL17.WL.L1.11 Identify opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment.

Knowledge

Skills

Understanding

URL (web address)

CR Resource Type

Resource Provider

License Type

Custom License Type (URL)

Approved Date

WL17.WL.NLP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

WL17.WL.NLP.8
Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

WL17.WL.NMP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

WL17.WL.NMP.8
Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

WL17.WL.NHP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

WL17.WL.ILP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

WL17.WL.ILP.8
Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

WL17.WL.IMP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

WL17.WL.IHP.4
Investigate, explain, and reflect on the relationship among the products, practices, and perspectives of the target cultures.

WL17.WL.IHP.8
Acquire the ability to interact in the target culture beyond the classroom and set goals for life-long learning.

WL17.WL.L1.4
Identify practices of the target cultures.

WL17.WL.L1.5
Identify products of the target cultures.

WL17.WL.L1.11
Identify opportunities to use the target language beyond the classroom environment.