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 participate in food distribution game.

Objective: To experience the dynamics of unequal food distribution so that students can understand the global implications of famine.

Activity: The world is represented by a 30-foot diameter circle of string divided into six sections of different sizes to represent nations. Dried beans of varying colors and sizes are unevenly dispersed around the world. Half the class is initially placed in these "nations." At the end of each round, each person must present a food module. The population is increased also disproportionately by adding students. When people in any nation cannot find food, that nation must leave the circle.

Assessment: The active involvement of students in the activity.