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.

Take a field trip to see corn being harvested.

Objective: To connect with previous farm and food experiences and to create an experience with corn harvesting.

Activity: Sing "Corner Grocery Store" by Raffi. Recite "Little Boy Blue" and act out. Draw out field trip. Take a field trip to see corn being harvested.

Assessment: Participation in song & rhyme. Level of interest and questions asked during field trip.