Active Learning Activities

Finding Catharsis in Film and Media

Students analyze a film or piece of media watched in the course using two concepts: climax and catharsis.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Low Stakes Debate

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Dictation: Read and Run

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

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Systems Ball Toss

Engineering Ethics Debate

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Piece of Paper Question

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution