Active Learning Activities

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

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

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

The Ideal Classroom

Engineering Ethics

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Problem Sorting Review

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3