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 presented with unfair decrees.

Objective: To create a direct experience engaging students in the concept of "revolt."

Activity: Students are presented with the following two major "decrees" which have been sent down from the central school administration. "SCHOOL DISTRICT DECREES: The following actions are effective immediately! 1. Students will pay a tax on all denim apparel! 2. Students may not wear Reeboks, Adidas, Nike, or Fila apparel! 3. Students may not wear any type of jewelry! 4. Students may not wear make-up, perfume, cologne, hairspray, or mousse! 5. Students may not wear Benetton, Guess, or LA Gear apparel! By order of the School District, there will be no appeal of this directive! FURTHER SCHOOL DISTRICT DECREES: The following actions are effective immediately: 1. Students must pay a daily locker fee! 2. Students must pay a daily cafeteria fee! Students may not bring bag lunches. 3. Students must pay a daily parking fee! 4. Students must drive automobiles manufactured in the United States of America! 5. Students must pay a building entrance fee upon arrival in the morning! 6. Students must pay a building exit fee upon departure in the afternoon! 7. Students must pay a daily school bus rider fee! 8. Students must pay a daily library fee! 9. Students must pay a daily soft drink machine rental fee! All revenues collected as a result of this directive will be sent immediately and directly to the School District Central Office! By order of the School District, there will be no appeal of this Directive!" The teacher presents in a serious manner the rationale for each decree, hoping to convince the class that these new rules are real and in effect immediately.

Assessment: Engagement of students; reaction to unfairness of decrees.