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.

Find Someone Who…

Objective: To have students begin to examine the concept of relationships.

1. Has the same color hair as you.
2. Has the same color shirt as you.
3. Has the same number of siblings as you.
4. Has the same type of shoe as you.
5. Has the same pet as you.
6. Lives in the same part of town as you (i.e., NE, NW, SE, SW, rural)