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.

Ocean Visuals

Objective: To provide opportunity for student transfer of knowledge of geographic features and the environment to identifying ocean location. To further develop student knowledge of ocean characteristics.

Activity: **Advance preparation: Teacher should write several scenarios describing divers who visit different bodies of water around the world. The scenarios should include a description of plant and animal life seen during the dives. They should also include a description of what the diver sees when he surfaces; i.e. palm trees, glaciers, etc.** Example scenario: While swimming through the crystal clear water, I noticed a school of multi-colored fish passing by. Large sea turtles paddled just below and above me. I tried to become as a statue in order that the squid and stringray which were just beyond my reach wouldn't notice my presence. After a few minutes of observing the beauty of my deep blue surroundings, I surfaced. As I looked around, I saw several playful porpoises leaping in the water. I tried to get closer, but they weren't interested in including me in their games. The warm sun beat down on me as I floated toward the sandy beach. Several palm trees swayed gently in the breeze. Can you identify the area I might be swimming in? What reasons can you give which would support your guess? (Possible answer - The Gulf of Mexico off the Florida west coast) Teacher reads the scenarios to the class. Based on prior knowledge of ocean locations, geographic characteristics, etc., students are to identify in what oceans the divers are swimming. This guided imagery activity should tie prior knowledge of the students to what they will be learning in the unit. Students choose one of the scenarios to illustrate.

Assessment: Quality of discussion. Student illustrations of the scenarios.