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.

Mystery Box Activity

Objective: The students will use their body to help them predict the unknown.

Activity: Students sit in a circle on the floor around a “mystery box”. (Prior to class time, an electric popcorn popper is placed under the box-ready to pop corn.) The popper is turned on and the students discuss what they think is in the box.