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 will be asked to record at least one sound that is found in Nature.

Objective: Students will be made aware of and will experience the variety of natural sounds.

Activity: Using any recording equipment, students will be asked to record at least one sound that is found in Nature. Such sounds can range from that of a bird call to the sound trees make on a windy day. The students must then bring their recordings into class on a given date.

Assessment: Students will be able to provide a recording (or recordings) of carefully selected nature sounds.