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.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Categorizing for Review

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

Piece of Paper Question

Dark Lords IF-AT

Reflective Writing On Waves

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review

Newton’s Third Law