Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Running on Water: Activating Prior Knowledge of Static Equilibrium

Students watch, discuss, then analyze the veracity of a video in which hydrophobic shoes allow people to run on water.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Categorizing for Review

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Limestone Rescue

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review