- Definition
Energy in dance is about how a dancer moves, whether it's with a lot of force, gently, or quickly. It's the "how" of the movement.
The energy from your breakfast helps your body run, jump, and play.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Energy is like the power in a toy's batteries — it is what makes things move, light up, or get warm.
Ask your child: What gives you the energy to run and play?
Common mix-up: Kids might think energy is only about feeling lively. Energy is what makes things happen — it can make things move, give light, or make heat, and we get our energy from food and the Sun.
Examples
- The Sun gives off light and heat energy that warms the Earth.
- A wind-up toy stores energy that makes it move when you let it go.
- Plugging in a lamp gives it the energy to light up the room.
energy is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
Where this shows up
- Grade 3 The Arts
- Grade 4 The Arts
- Grade 7 The Arts
- Grade 8 The Arts
- Grade 1 Health and Physical Education
- Grade 2 Health and Physical Education
- Grade 3 Health and Physical Education
+52 more mentions across the curriculum
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