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.
Listen to "Signs." Think about personal experience.
Objective: To focus thoughts on the concept of area.
Activity: Class will listen to song "Signs" recorded by Five Man Electric Band (a song concerning social boundaries). Ask students to discuss their reactions and feelings to the song. Ask students to think of a situation where they have been made to feel uncomfortable, unwanted, rejected, unacceptable, etc.
