Active Learning Activities

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

It’s All in the Delivery: 6 Rounds to Effective Presentation

Groups of students orally present a poem six times, focusing on six key aspect of effective oral presentations

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

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

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Reflective Writing On Waves

Elemental Superhero

Home Wiring

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3