Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Elementary school science teacher in biology class
Interdisciplinary

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

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

Psychology Social sciences

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Physics STEM

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Physics STEM

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

These mini-video projects require students to engage with course concepts and make connections to the world in which we live.

Humanities Social sciences

Can I Use the Internet?

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Interdisciplinary

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Humanities Social sciences

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Physics STEM

Home Wiring

Physics STEM

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3