Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Low Stakes Debate

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Building Effective Teams

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

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Engineering Ethics

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Elemental Superhero

Explosives Detective

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting Review