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.
Study of things left behind.
Objective: To develop an awareness of how assumptions are made.
Activity: Activity. Students quietly study an assortment of things left behind . . . cracker crumbs . . . empty cup with residue . . . paper with shape cutout . . . shoe with heel worn in a certain way . . . an unusual old hat with a feature in the headband.
