Active Learning Activities

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

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

The Heart of the Matter: Exploring Exercise in Cardiac Disease

Before class, students read an article and gather 5 elements. In class, they "pool" findings and sort into categories.

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Two Stage Quiz

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Piece of Paper Question

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3