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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Elementary school science teacher in biology class

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.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

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Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Limestone Rescue

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review