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.

Groups prepare raps/jingles highlighting critical consumer attributes.

Objective: Students personalize critical consumer attributes.

Activity: In small groups, students produce raps or jingles summarizing critical consumer attributes and present this to the class.

Assessment: Quality of raps and involvement in presentations.