Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Who Are You? A Multidimensional Examination of Self-Concept

Students investigate their self-concept, compare it to a classmate, assess differences between self- and social perception.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Two Stage Quiz

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Projet Specific: Webzine

Three-Tiered Writing

Pratique d’écriture

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Dark Lords IF-AT

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Explosives Detective

Newton’s Third Law