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.
have the children come up with a new safety tip
Objective: To experience working with a partner to make a speech.
Activity: In partners, have the children come up with a new safety tip and give a presentation to their small group or your class.
