Active Learning Activities

Finding Catharsis in Film and Media

Students analyze a film or piece of media watched in the course using two concepts: climax and catharsis.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Categorizing for Review

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

Dictation: Read and Run

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

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

Rhetorical Strategies

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Systems Ball Toss

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Limestone Rescue

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects