Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Love at First Insight: Crafting Dating Profiles for Therapeutic Techniques

Students create a dating profile that highlights the key feature of the major Abnormality Models in Psychology.

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Low Stakes Debate

Two Stage Quiz

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Dictation: Read and Run

Why Health & Safety is Essential to Recreation Leadership

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Family Feud

Organic Food vs GMOs

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Engineering Physics IF-AT

National Building Code Jeopardy

Systems Ball Toss

Engineering Ethics

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law