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.

Set an alarm clock to go off every hour, on the hour. Observe.

Objective: To make students aware of the clock and develop an interest in its movement.

Activity: Set an alarm clock to go off every hour, on the hour. Have students notice the clock. They will begin predicting what the clock will look like the next time the alarm goes off.

Assessment: Observation of student interest, anticipation, and predictions.