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Subject Sampler Definition A Subject Sampler presents a small number of sites organized around a specific topic that offer something interesting to do, read, or see. A subject Sampler helps students connect affectively to topic because they are asked to respond from a personal perspective. Right and wrong answers are not the focus, but rather students are invited to join the community of learners surrounding the topic. Subject Samplers communicate to students that their views are valued. Curricular Goal Used to motivate students to explore a topic Helps students connect affectively to the subject Asks students to respond from their perspective Make comparisons to their personal experiences Give personal interpretation of data, artwork, etc. Invites students to join community of learners Steps for Creating Write an introduction Create the activities Link to site List instructions for what to do at site Write a conclusion Examples Multiple Intelligences for Freshman level Foundations of Education class. The purpose of this sampler is to introduce first year education students to the concept of Multiple Intelligences. The first site defines the different intelligences, gives characteristics, and suggests activities to explore the various intelligences. In addition to text, the site uses graphics and animated graphics to illustrate the intelligences. The second activity contains links to two different inventories designed to determine which intelligences are dominant. The student is asked to respond to a series of questions, and then they are given a profile of their intelligences. My China--A subject sampler to pique your interest in China Money Matters--A Subject Sampler exploring issues of dollars and sense.