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.

Navigating the Grey: Ethics in Nursing

In this card sorting activity, students create categories with words related to ethics in nursing.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Forget the Math! Draw Pictures to Learn the Wave Theory of Light

Mass of A Car

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting

Problem Sorting Review