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.

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STEM Physics

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.

Social sciences Psychology

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

STEM Biochemistry

Blended Learning

Social sciences Applied arts STEM Health science

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

History

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

STEM Physics

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

Applied arts

Interior Design – Library Design

STEM Physics

Forces Scavenger Hunt

STEM Physics

Home Wiring

STEM Physics

Newton’s Third Law