Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

Active Learning Activities

19 Results

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Physics STEM

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.

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Applied arts

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

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

Physics STEM

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Physics STEM

Two Stage Quiz

This activity gives the students the opportunity to talk about the concepts seen in class and to discuss with their peers.

Applied arts STEM Health science Social sciences

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Biology Chemistry Engineering STEM

Building Effective Teams

Chemistry STEM

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

Physics STEM

Forget the Math! Draw Pictures to Learn the Wave Theory of Light

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Applied arts

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Applied arts

Interior Design – Library Design

Physics STEM

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Physics STEM

Dark Lords IF-AT

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Physics STEM

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Chemistry STEM

Elemental Superhero

Physics STEM

Home Wiring

Physics STEM

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3