Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

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Humanities Social sciences

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

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Physics STEM

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.

Psychology Social sciences

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

Physics STEM

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Applied arts STEM Health science Social sciences

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Physics STEM

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

Social sciences

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Physics STEM

Dark Lords IF-AT

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Physics STEM

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Physics STEM

Newton’s Third Law

Physics STEM

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3