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.

Music, mindmap and discussion on water.

Objective: To create an experience for the class that creates feelings and mental pictures.

Activity: Play rain and ocean music. Do a stream-of-consciousness mindmap of feelings. Talk about the sounds and what they are. Do we need water? Where does it come from and what are the uses?

Assessment: Facial expressions, participation and responses.