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.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Two Stage Quiz

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

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

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review