Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

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Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Interdisciplinary

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.

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Interdisciplinary

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

Social sciences Humanities

Can I Use the Internet?

STEM Biology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

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STEM Biology

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

History

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Environmental science

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Applied arts

National Building Code Jeopardy

STEM Biology

Protein Separation

STEM Biology

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Environmental science

Systems Ball Toss