Active Learning Activities

Library Scavenger Hunt: Let the Race Begin

This activity is designed to familiarise students with library search engines, library spaces and APA/MLA reference guides.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Find Someone Who… An Icebreaker With Purpose

In this activity, students try to find someone for each list item. Items highlight key issues explored in the course.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Can I Use the Internet?

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

Dictation: Read and Run

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Rhetorical Strategies

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Race for the Hat!

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Piece of Paper Question

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review