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.

Students think of advantages/ disadvantages of being a girl/boy

Objective: To connect students with their own experiences with stereotype.

Activity: Only girls can talk. Think one minute of advantages of being a boy, and of disadvantages of being a boy. Brainstorm, writing answers on the board. Then girls cannot talk while boys think of advantages of being a girl and disadvantages of being a girl. Brainstorm, writing answers on the board.

Assessment: Quality of student participation and involvement.