Active Learning Activities

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.

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Low Stakes Debate

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Problem Sorting Review