Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Sensation and Perception Lab

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

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Museum Tour

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

The Ideal Classroom

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Problem Sorting Review

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3