Alex, a ninth-grade teacher, starts a unit on Native Americans by showing a documentary. He then passes around beads, bracelets, pottery, and tools once used by Native Americans. After a discussion about what they have seen and touched, Alex provides his students with a written outline of the important dates and facts they will learn. To end the unit, he will have a lesson on how to make pottery with techniques used by Native Americans. What strategy is Alex using to teach this unit?
A. Modeling different processes
B. Presenting information in multiple ways to address students' learning styles
C. Using several memory strategies to assist students with the retention of information
D. Using self-regulation and self-monitoring activities
Answer: B
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