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.
Crush the Can
Objective: The student will be able to explain the effect that a change in temperature has on volume in gases
Activity: Crush the can demo. Students watch the teacher directed demo, then brainstorm what natural occurrences caused the can to mysteriously crush.
