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.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Crossing Dimensions: A Math Odyssey into Cross Products

In groups, students learn about orthogonality and cross products by creating geometrical shapes.

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

An Abundance of Bells

Exam Preparation

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

National Building Code Jeopardy

Mass of A Car

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring