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.

Go outside with partners and do a blindfolded "touch" walk.

Objective: Students will experience nature through tactile, auditory, and olfactory senses.

Activity: Students choose partners. One person is blindfolded. The other person takes his/her partner on a "touch" walk outside experiencing as many different natural things as possible. Before going outside, review appropriate behavior and expectations. Students should try and lead their partner to trees, plants, weeds, rocks, etc. After five minutes, switch roles. Have students create a visual of the experience on poster paper.

Assessment: The visual will reflect student's involvement in the touch talk experience.