Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Taskmaster: Diction Icebreakers

These gamified activities will help sensitize students to the nuances of diction and allow them to work together.

Crossing Dimensions: A Math Odyssey into Cross Products

In groups, students learn about orthogonality and cross products by creating geometrical shapes.

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

An Abundance of Bells

Low Stakes Debate

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Mass of A Car

Problem Sorting Review