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.
Students rank three positions in a list of examples of "Courage"
Objective: To help students begin to think about what is courage.
Activity: Hand out a list of courageous acts such as running into a burning building to save a baby, etc. Have students rank three that they feel take the most Courage.
