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.
Torn dollar bill/reactions
Objective: To help students understand what money stands for.
Activity: Present the class with a paper dollar bill. Point out that it is only a piece of paper, and dramatically rip it in half. Discuss their reactions. What really is money and what does it stand for?
