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.
Have students respond to the following: Define racism, discrimination and prejudice. In your opinion, what is the source of racial hatred.
Objective: To define racism, prejudice and discrimination. To allow students to respond to and think about the origins of racial hatred.
Activity: Write the following question on the board and have students respond to it: Define racism, discrimination and prejudice. In your opinion what is the source of racial hatred?