Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.

Students create a family collage

Objective: Students will find creative ways of representing themselves and their families by making a collage.

Activity: Students create a collage that effectively describes and portrays themselves and their families, using photographs, pictures, art supplies, etc. Special emphasis will be placed on grandparents and special friends (in absence of student’s grandparents.)

Assessment: Successful completion of aforementioned task; quality of project as determined by teacher