Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

PharmaPuzzle Relay Race: Match the Meds and Win!

In this fast-paced relay, teams match categories of information to finish first and win the game

Crash Course: Collision Theory

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

Rough Draft Workshop: Group Peer Assessment Jigsaw Activity for Case Study or Procedural Writing

Students bring a rough draft of a written group project for peer evaluation and feedback

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

An Abundance of Bells

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Peer Review

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Building Effective Teams

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

Photosynthesis: Light Dependent Reactions

From “yum” to “yuk”: a case in point… mutation

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Does X Associate with Y?

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Piece of Paper Question

Reflective Writing On Waves

Biological Molecules

Problem Sorting Review

Interacting Objects