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.

Blindfold Activity

Objective: Students will be able to put together a puzzle with the guidance of a partner.

Activity: Pair students with a partner. Give each pair a puzzle to put togehter. One student needs to be blindfolded while the other student will give directions as to how to put the puzzle together. Have students swap places and try the experiment again.

Assessment: Student cooperation and belief in their partner. Success in putting puzzles together.