Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

It’s All in the Delivery: 6 Rounds to Effective Presentation

Groups of students orally present a poem six times, focusing on six key aspect of effective oral presentations

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Projet Specific: Webzine

Building Effective Teams

Dictation: Read and Run

Pratique d’écriture

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

Projects on Junot Diaz: “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao”

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Race for the Hat!

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Elemental Superhero

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring