Active Learning Activities

Electron Odyssey: Journey through the Mitochondria’s Electron Transport Chain

Students play the roles of protein complexes to see how electrons, protons, and energy moves through the ETC to produce ATP.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Two Stage Quiz

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Food vs GMOs

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Engineering Ethics

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Newton’s Third Law

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3