Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

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

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.

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Categorizing for Review

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

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review