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.

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Categorizing for Review

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

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3