Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

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

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.

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Two Stage Quiz

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Building Effective Teams

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

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Systems Ball Toss

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Elemental Superhero

Home Wiring

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3