Encourage tinkering with ideas, relationships, connections. Set up situations where students have to find information not readily available in school texts. Provide opportunity for students to design open-ended explorations of the concept. Provide multiple options so students can plan a unique "proof" of learning.
Create playdough "Goods"
Objective: Students will have the opportunity to create "goods."
Activity: Using playdough, children will sculpt their own goods for "sale" and display.