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.

Use arbitrary facts to segregate students into two groups.

Objective: The students will understand what it means to be treated differently.

Activity: The teacher will set up the classroom with a broad aisle. Students will be separated based on their date of birth. Students born on even numbered dates will sit on one side and receive a special privileges. Students born on odd numbered dates will sit on the other side and will receive none of the special privileges.

Assessment: Teacher observation of student reaction.