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.
Pics of modern heroes, real or fict. Differentiate between fallen and thriving.
Objective: Students will begin to examine the thriving and fallen heroes in our own lives.
Activity: Students will bring in pictures of modern heroes, real or fictional and differentiate between ones who fell from hero status and ones who have retained hero status.