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 Farmers' Market, purchase farm produce, talk with farmers

Objective: To stimulate an interest in the various produce provided by farms. To connect to what they already know about farm produce.

Activity: Class visits a local farmers' market talking to the farmers and purchasing produce, fruits and vegetables, to be used in classroom. Teacher takes Polaroid pictures of food stalls and children and farmers interacting.

Assessment: Level of interest as determined by comments and questions asked by the children and enthusiasm of children as they explore the various farmer's stalls.