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.
Imagine a world full of trash. Guided Imagery. Video clip of dumpsite.
Objective: Integrate material being taught by using music and another medium.
Activity: The teacher will take the students on a guided imagery trip to the beach (or any other popular locale). Have the students close their eyes and listen to soft music in the background as they use their imaginations. After building up their excitement in spending a day at the beach, they arrive but there is a "Closed" sign at the entrance. Imagine what the world would look like if we keep throwing our trash everywhere. Where would they play? What would happen to the beaches? Show a clip of "Letters to the Earth" video or any other video that depicts the shortage and problems of dump sites.
