Final Lesson Plan

Mini-Teaching Lesson Plan

  1. Lesson Plan Details

    1. Title: Yoga and Mindfulness

    2. Theme: Mind, Body, and Soul Connection

    3. Art Discipline: Dance As A Spiritual Discipline

    4. Grade Level: High School Level (Grades 9-12)

    5. Teacher's Name: Gia Maietta

    6. Volume: Volume III, Dance, Dance Aesthetics II (according to MDCPS)

      Date: April 24th, 2024 from 2:00 pm-2:30 pm

3. Objective & Component

a. Component: Movement Skills & Underlying Principles b. Objectives:

  1. Researches information on three schools of psychology as they impact the mind and body in relation to human development and self- concept, adjustment, motivation, desire, intelligence, conditioning and learning, personality and behavior, and emotion

    (DA.D.1.4.1) (DA.E.1.4.1) (DA.E.1.4.2) (DA.E.2.4.3)

  2. Applies knowledge of elements of the movement analysis to the performance of

    works based on three schools of psychology as they impact the mind and body in relation to human development and self- concept, adjustment, motivations desire, intelligence, conditioning and learning, personality and behavior, and emotion

  1. Standard (Competency)

    1. The student can use the library and/or personal interview to research three schools of psychology as they impact the mind and body in relation to the development of the whole person
      (DA.E.1.4.1) (DA.E.1.4.2)

    2. The student can apply researched information combined with choreographic principles and the movement analysis to the analysis of own or others works

  2. Plan (Activity)

a. Introduction and Warm-Up Stretch - 5 minutes
i. Welcome to my Yoga and Mindfulness class! My name is Gia and I am excited to

be teaching the class. Today, we will be doing a total mind, body, and soul

cleanse involving a warm-up stretch, yoga session, and short mindfulness

affirmation session to end off.

  1. Have students grab mats so that they are comfortable.

  2. Stretch Session

    1. Reach to right side with legs spread apart (20 seconds)

    2. Reach to left side with legs spread apart (20 seconds)

    3. Reach to the middle with legs spread apart (20 seconds)

    4. Pike stretch (30 seconds)

    5. Pike position doing flex and points with feet (30 seconds)

    6. Right lunge (30 seconds)

    7. Put right leg straight back from lunge (30 seconds)

    8. Left lunge (30 seconds)

    9. Put left leg straight back from lunge (30 seconds)

    10. Right arm stretch front + back (30 seconds)

    11. Left arm stretch front + back (30 seconds)

b. Yoga Session - 10 minutes
i. Yoga Poses (Each for 30 seconds - 1 minute)

  1. Easy Pose

  2. Seated Mountain Pose

  3. Seated Spinal Twist Right

  4. Seated Spinal Twist Left

  5. Seated Side Bend Pose Right

  6. Seated Side Bend Pose Left

  7. Child’s Pose

  8. Cat-Cow Pose

  9. Tree Pose

  10. Downward Dog Pose

  11. Standing Forward Bend

  12. Upward Salute Pose

  13. Warrior II Pose

  14. Warrior I Pose

  15. Warrior II Pose

  16. Warrior I Pose

  17. Mountain Pose

c. Partner Yoga Sculptures - 10 minutes

  1. Students will be asked to grab a partner and find a clear space on the floor where

    they have enough space to work with one another.

  2. They will be asked to create “yoga sculptures" in ten minutes with their bodies,

    using each other for support and balance.

  3. A slide will be placed on screen for inspiration on different poses. However,

    creativity will be encouraged. Students will be reminded to communicate with each other and work together to form each sculpture.

  1. Students will have five minutes to form the sculpture and the other 5 minutes to show the class.

d. Affirmations for Dances Meditation Video - 5 minutes i. Youtube Video

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzagAHlH7CU
a. Informal assessments will be given to the class by giving positive reinforcements and positive affirmations/reassurances.

7. Homework (.5 pt)
a. Encourage students to integrate yoga and small mindfulness sessions of 2-3 minutes into their daily schedules.

8. Careers Skills Learned (1 bonus pt)
a. The yoga portion of the class teaches students how to focus and hone in on skills which can be applied to many different careers. Additionally, the partner work helps students develop communication and teamwork skills which will most definitely be used in all careers. Lastly, the mindfulness affirmation session helps students to slow down during stressful times and encourages a positive attitude that helps with self-esteem in their career goals.

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