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.

Have them tell their imagined stories to each other.

Objective: To have the children simulate being out in the natural world.

Activity: Have the children imagine they are on a dark night excursion with a
trusted adult companion to find some treasure. Have them place themselves in a beautiful place looking for a particular animal. Have them tell their imagined stories to each other.

Assessment: What kinds of special animals did you and your classmates imagine?
List them