Provide a metaview, lifting students into a wider view of the concept. Use another medium (not reading or writing) to connect students' personal knowing to the concept (i.e. visual arts, music, movement, metaphor, etc.) Involve learners in reflective production that blends the emotional and the cognitive.

Begin own leaf collection.

Objective: To broaden the students’ experience with one tree to trees in general.

Activity: Instruct students to begin their own leaf collections. Begin the collecting exercise with them. Model for the students the correct identification, collection, and pressing techniques.

Assessment: Participation, adherence to guidelines, and responsibility for accomplishing the task.