Question students as they explore their use of energy in these activities. Have students think of other examples. Keep track of their ideas on the board. Have students try one of their ideas. Use poems and stories which have appropriate images as stimuli for exploring qualities.
Speed Have the students think of things that accelerate and decelerate.
Have the students practice acceleration and deceleration by moving to the sound of a drum that beats faster and slower. Use the idea of porridge beginning to bubble and explore speed. Have the students explore movements which become faster. Explore movements inspired by chants which increase or decrease in speed. Have the class create their own chants.