Active Learning Activities

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.

To Pass or Not to Pass: Acting out membrane transport

Aim of the activity is to increase students’ understanding of molecules’ movement through the cell membrane.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Low Stakes Debate

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Engineering Ethics

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Piece of Paper Question

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Momentum Photoproject

Problem Sorting