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.

Create a tropical rain forest environment.

Objective: To create an experience which will connect students to the environment found in a tropical rain forest.

Activity: The teacher will create a tropical rain forest environment in the classroom by:

1. Turning up the temperature in the classroom to a level which one would find in a tropical rain forest.
2. Playing a cassette on which sounds typical to a tropical rain forest have been recorded.
3. Bringing in green plants to hang or place around the room.
4. Visit the local pet shop or zoo and inquire about the possibility of them loaning to you animals common to a tropical rain forest.

Assessment: Enjoyment and reaction of the students.