Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Running on Water: Activating Prior Knowledge of Static Equilibrium

Students watch, discuss, then analyze the veracity of a video in which hydrophobic shoes allow people to run on water.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt