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.

Each student receives one crayon and is asked to draw a rainbow.

Objective: Students will experience how sharing enhances an art activity.

Activity: Students are given one crayon and asked to draw a rainbow.

Assessment: Students notice that you cannot make a rainbow with one color.