Active Learning Activities

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.

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Low Stakes Debate

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Dictation: Read and Run

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Rhetorical Strategies

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Systems Ball Toss

Engineering Ethics

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring