Active Learning Activities

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

Building Effective Teams

Dart Gun Velocity

In this activity, students will find the muzzle velocity of a foam dart gun and predict its maximum range.

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

In this activity, students complete a reflective writing on torque, as well as peer review each others work.

Forces Scavenger Hunt

For this activity students take photos or videos exemplifying seven different situations involving force.

Lenz’s Law

In this activity, students play a game to practice the use of the right hand rule in Lenz's Law.

Interacting Objects

Projectile Tracker

Students use the Tracker software to analyze projectile motion to determine which equations fit the plots produced.

Newton’s Third Law

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3