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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Social sciences Humanities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

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STEM Physics

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.

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Psychology

Sensation and Perception Lab

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

Social sciences Psychology

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.

STEM Physics

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

STEM Physics

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Social sciences Humanities

Can I Use the Internet?

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

STEM Physics

Two Stage Quiz

STEM Physics

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

STEM Physics

Engineering Physics IF-AT

STEM Physics

Dark Lords IF-AT

STEM Physics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

STEM Physics

Forces Scavenger Hunt

STEM Physics

Home Wiring

STEM Physics

Problem Sorting Review

STEM Physics

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3