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.

Visit local farm to see sights, hear sounds, smell smells.

Objective: To connect to previous experiences of visits to farms or create an experience for children who have not visited a farm.

Activity: Class visits a local farm to see the sights, hear the sounds, and smell the smells of the farm. Teacher takes Polaroid pictures of animals, buildings, equipment seen at the farm.

Assessment: Level of interest as determined by comments and questions asked by the children.