Active Learning Activities

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

An Abundance of Bells

Categorizing for Review

Two Stage Quiz

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

Dictation: Read and Run

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Engineering Physics IF-AT

The Ideal Classroom

National Building Code Jeopardy

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law