Urban Pulse: Dancing for a Better City (Flash Mob)
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
Dance/Movement
Grades 5-8
30-60 Minutes
Materials Needed
- • Open space (classroom, gym, or outdoor area)
- • Music player and upbeat instrumental music
- • Optional: props like signs or banners with messages about Sustainable Cities (Optional)
Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
You can find an introduction to Goal 11, as well as the Targets & Indicators, Objectives, and Action Planning Resources on the Goal overview page.
See Goal 11 Overview
Students learn about flash mob choreography as a form of public art and community engagement. They explore how dance can bring people together and raise awareness about urban issues.
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Create Flash Mob Choreography
Students work together to create simple, energetic choreography that could be performed in a public space to promote awareness of sustainable cities.
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Perform Flash Mob
Students perform their flash mob, experiencing how coordinated public action can draw attention to important community issues.
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