Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Organic Food vs GMOs

Engineering Ethics

Limestone Rescue

Interacting Objects

Muscle Snowballs

Problem Sorting Review