Active Learning Activities

Exploring any Belief or Theory via Mock-Trial

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

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.

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Peer Review

Building Effective Teams

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

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Elemental Superhero

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring