Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Categorizing for Review

Dictation: Read and Run

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Rhetorical Strategies

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Reflective Writing On Waves

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review