Traditional Music and Dance - Lesson for Grade 3, Chapter - World Culture and Language
In the "Traditional Music and Dance" lesson, part of the Grade 3 World Culture and Language curriculum, students embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of cultures around the globe through the lens of music and dance. Within the unit "The World Around You," this lesson offers engaging activities like Traditional Dance Printables, Traditional Music Worksheets, and Traditional Dances in India Worksheets, designed to immerse students in the rich tapestry of global traditions.
Learners will discover the unique characteristics and historical roots of various traditional dances and music, highlighting the diversity and cultural significance of these art forms. By engaging with the Traditional Dances in India Worksheet, students will gain specific insights into the cultural heritage of India, learning about famous dances such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak, which tell stories and express emotions through intricate movements and rhythms.
Understanding traditional music and dance is crucial as it fosters cultural awareness and appreciation, encouraging students to recognize and respect cultural diversity. This knowledge helps build a foundation for global citizenship, promoting empathy and interconnectedness in our increasingly globalized world.
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Activity 1 / Traditional Dance Printable
Does your little learner love to dance? So do people from all across the world! Traditional dances have been a big part of a nation’s culture for centuries! Teach your child to appreciate cultures from across the globe with this traditional dance worksheet.
This worksheet will help your child:
• Identify traditional dances unique to its own regional culture
• Use critical thinking skills to narrow choices
• Build an increasing appreciation for different cultures
Learning about countries and their unique cultures help kids to appreciate people’s differences. Let’s get started learning about others with this fun and colorful worksheet! -
Activity 2 / Traditional Music Worksheet
Learning about different countries is a great way for our global learners to understand they're part of a bigger community in the world. This colorful worksheet teaches children about Salsa, opera and Irish Folk music, and lets them match the types of music with geographic regions. The engaging pictures will give your children visuals to go along with their understandings of these different types of cultural music, and that translates to better reading comprehension as well.
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Activity 3 / Traditional Dances in India Worksheet
Teaching your students how to celebrate differences in all cultures and people is an important part of helping them understand their place in a global community. This colorful free worksheet shows them some of the traditional dances of India and gives them a peek into the colorful costumes and jewelry that are used with those dances. They'll learn about Kathak and Odissi and practice their fine motor skills too as they use the traceable matching lines.
