Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

An Abundance of Bells

Low Stakes Debate

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Building Effective Teams

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Action-Learning Sets

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Museum Tour

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Elemental Superhero

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting Review