Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Crash Course: Collision Theory

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

To Pass or Not to Pass: Acting out membrane transport

Aim of the activity is to increase students’ understanding of molecules’ movement through the cell membrane.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Exam Preparation

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

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

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Interior Design – Library Design

National Building Code Jeopardy

Race for the Hat!

Systems Ball Toss

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Problem Set Using Lightboard Video Recordings

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

What is Torque?

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Elemental Superhero

Momentum Photoproject