Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

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.

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Two Stage Quiz

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Building Effective Teams

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

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Dark Lords IF-AT

Limestone Rescue

Elemental Superhero

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects