Ourselves
How We Express
An inquiry
into the ways
in which we
discover and
express ideas,
feelings,
culture,
nature, beliefs
and values;
the ways in
which we
reflect on,
extend and
enjoy our
creativity.
Central Idea:
People express themselves through music and movement.
Lines of Inquiry
Students will inquire into:
• Music and movement
• How people use their creativity to express
themselves
• How people express themselves differently
through music and movement
Key Questions
Teachers will guide the inquiry by asking
questions, including:
• What can I express through music and
movement? (form)
• How can I express myself through music
and movement? (function)
• How does music make me feel/move?
(reflection)
They will also have the opportunity to reflect
on various kinds of music and demonstrate
their creativity in expressing themselves
musically.
Transdisciplinary Skills
In this unit of inquiry the students will work on
fine and gross motor skills by moving to music,
dancing and making and playing instruments.
They will develop their spatial awareness by
moving safely around and becoming
increasingly aware of others’ personal space.
They will work cooperatively on creating
dances and/or musical pieces with peers.
They will work on communication skills as they
watch, listen to and analyse various types of
music and movement.
Attributes and Attitudes
Key Concepts
Students will investigate form by listening and
responding to various kinds of music and
movement, including songs, dances, musical
stories and games.They will explore function
by investigating how various instruments are
played, how to make music and do dances.
Ideas for Home
Students will be encouraged to demonstrate
their risk-taking/courage as they participate in
songs and dances. They will be able to
develop their creativity as they learn to
express themselves through music and
movement.
•Dance together
•Sing together
•Listen to music together
•Talk about how music makes you feel and move
•Make your own musical instruments
•Create your own song/dance together
•Have a family dance party!
Vocabulary
Music
Movement
Dance
Body
Sounds
Instrument
Blow
Tap
Shake
Jump
Hop
Skip
Wiggle
Fast
Slow
High
Low
Happy
Sad
Excited
Scared
Sleepy