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.

Student groups cut out articles and pictures representing economic hardships.

Objective: To foster an understanding of the economic conditions of today.

Activity: Divide class up into five groups and distribute magazines and newspapers. Each group is responsible for cutting out articles and pictures that represent the economic hardships of today. Class presentations will be in collage form.

Assessment: Quality of group effort and enthusiasm.