Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Projet Specific: Webzine

Three-Tiered Writing

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Rhetorical Strategies

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Home Wiring