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.

Guided imagery: whale hunt.

Objective: To create an experience enabling children to imagine what it is like for the hunted whale.

Activity: Teacher will involve students in a guided imagery focusing on the idea that whales do not have a chance escaping from whalemen who are hunting for them. Students should close their eyes and pretend to be the hunted whale during the imagery. Guided Imagery: The six-man New England whaleboat quietly approached the unsuspecting sperm whale from behind. As the boat drew nearer, the harpoonist hurled his long lance that was attached to a rope coiled in the tub line. As the lance struck its mark, the wounded whale leaped out of the sea, frightened and in pain. Like a crazed monster, the whale thrashed the waves with its mighty flukes, then disappeared into the watery depths, taking the towline with it. For a few moments, an eerie calmness hung in the air. Suddenly the stricken beast surfaced, then shot forward like a speeding bullet, dragging the boat behind it in a Nantucket Sleigh Ride, the whale had no escape, he was caught!

Assessment: The enjoyment and engagement of the children.