Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

Social sciences Humanities

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

Physics

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

STEM Biology

Humanities

Interdisciplinary Humanities

STEM Biology

In this activity students take on the role of a geneticist helping an individual recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.

STEM Physics

Students use the Tracker software to analyze projectile motion to determine which equations fit the plots produced.

STEM Physics

Students learn to analyze data using spreadsheet programs and gain a deeper understanding of conservation of energy.