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.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Can I Use the Internet?

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Rhetorical Strategies

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

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Engineering Ethics

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review