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.
Experience with Live Worms
Objective: To increase students' understanding of another life form - worms.
Activity:
1) Bring in live worms. Stimulate discussion of worms as another form of life.
2) Enable each child to touch and hold a worm.
3) Discuss again to see if students' observations changed after holding them.
