Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Can I Use the Internet?

Low Stakes Debate

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Family HiStories of Migration

Students interview two members of their family to collect information about their family history and present it in class.

Reflective Reading on Islam

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

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

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

The Ideal Classroom

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Momentum Photoproject

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting

Problem Sorting Review