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.
Move to various styles of music
Objective: To relate various types of movement as affected by music students hear.
Activity: Play examples of music with which students are told to move (tape with examples of march, waltz, rock, slow jazz, electronic music).