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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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

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

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

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

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Sensation and Perception Lab

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

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Building Effective Teams

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Elemental Superhero

Explosives Detective

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting Review