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.
Students view "Donald Duck in Mathemagicland" & look for patterns in nature from film.
Objective: Students will make a connection between mathematics and the patterns found in nature.
Activity: Students view "Donald Duck in Mathemagicland" and look for patterns in nature shown in the film. Students discuss the patterns observed and responses are written on the chalkboard.
Assessment: Attentiveness of students and quality of discussion.