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.
Brainstorm "old favorites" of class.
Objective: To relate ternary form to concepts with which students can identify.
Activity: 1) Have students make a list of different foods they have enjoyed trying. Different sports - different songs - different clothes. 2) Write down the "old favorites" that you keep going back to. When you fix lunch, what would you fix? When you relax at home, what would you wear? When you get dressed up, what would you wear?
