Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

A first class ice-breaker activity introducing the nature of science.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

Crash Course: Collision Theory

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Engineering Ethics

Reflective Writing On Waves

Muscle Snowballs