Active Learning Activities

Running on Water: Activating Prior Knowledge of Static Equilibrium

Students watch, discuss, then analyze the veracity of a video in which hydrophobic shoes allow people to run on water.

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Two Stage Quiz

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

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

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Protein Separation

Race for the Hat!

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Dark Lords IF-AT

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring

Newton’s Third Law