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.

Outline Map

Objective: Students will use a verity of art materials to develop their own outline map of the U.S.
Activity: Each student makes a large outline shape of the United States using at least four different types of material. Choice of materials might include paper, string, paint, noodles, paper clips, pins, ribbon, yarn, construction paper, bottle caps, etc. Display outline maps in the classroom.
Evaluation: Completion of activity.