Active Learning Activities

Finding Catharsis in Film and Media

Students analyze a film or piece of media watched in the course using two concepts: climax and catharsis.

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Low Stakes Debate

Forget the Math! Draw Pictures to Learn the Wave Theory of Light

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Momentum Photoproject

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting