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The wine tasting was important in making us bring an unconscious sense into our conscious.  Wil allowed us to enjoy the activity individually (we all had different tastes that we enjoyed) and collectively (he provided us with many facts about the wine and grape physiology).  I enjoyed the lesson because he began it with a preparation reading that gave us some background (a story), then followed it with a physical experience and information session.  This strengthened what we were learning in my mind because of the mix of different types of activities and learning; we were all involved.  This is important in the classroom for any topic because it engages and excites students and strengthens ideas in their mind; it also allows them to focus and concentrate more.  If they participate in a memorable activity, they are more likely to remember what they learned.  We were allowed to explore and come to our own conclusions before he told us the "right" answer.