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.

Library Scavenger Hunt: Let the Race Begin

This activity is designed to familiarise students with library search engines, library spaces and APA/MLA reference guides.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

Can I Use the Internet?

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Piece of Paper Question

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Mass of A Car

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting Review

Newton’s Third Law