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.

Breast Cancer Lottery experience.

Objective: To create an experience which will connect participants to a personal need to conduct regular, personal breast self-examination.

Activity: Post on chart paper for all to see: "Current statistics indicate the following: 1 out of every 10 women in the United States will develop breast cancer; this incidence rate has been increasing in the last 10 years. 90% of breast cancer cases can be cured with early detection and treatment; the earlier the stage of development at detection and treatment, the better are the odds for full recovery. The earlier the stage of development at detection, the less radical is the treatment. For every 5 women with breast cancer symptoms, one will actually have breast cancer." Based on the above posted statistics, the teacher puts the participants in groups of 10. Each participant receives a "lottery" card. Five participants draw a card which identifies them as having a symptom of breast cancer. Five draw a card which has a relative or close friend identified as having a breast cancer symptom.

Assessment: Reaction and involvement of participants to their lottery card identification.