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 and do a "sock walk"

Objective: Students will be introduced to how seeds are dispersed.

Activity: Brainstorm the neighborhood animals (dog, cat, raccoon, opossum, mouse, etc.). Each student chooses an animal s/he would like to be. Give each student a large sock (or two if there are enough). The sock represents the animal's fur. Students will put socks over their shoes. Tell students to think about what might happen as they walk around the playground field. Go outside and take a five minute walk.

Assessment: Students will actively and appropriate engage in walking around the playground.