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.

Video and Metaphor

Objective: Students will be able to conceptualize the meaning of cause and effect.
Activity: Watch the video, “Listen to the Forest”. This video shows examples of native species that can be found in the Hawaiian rain forest. Some examples are animals and insects that most people in Hawaii have only seen in pictures or videos and are currently on the endangered list. After watching the video, the teacher has the students image that all these endangered species of Hawaii have now become extinct. The students write a metaphor… “If Hawaii lost its native species, it would be like __________ because ____________.” Students share their metaphor with the class.
Assessment: Students demonstrate in their metaphors that they understand the conceptualization of cause and effect.