Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Can I Use the Internet?

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Dictation: Read and Run

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Rhetorical Strategies

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Systems Ball Toss

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring