Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

It’s All in the Delivery: 6 Rounds to Effective Presentation

Groups of students orally present a poem six times, focusing on six key aspect of effective oral presentations

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Peer Review

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Students complete a grid that illustrates different life periods that reinforce gender narratives.

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Gender and Job Inequality

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

Building Effective Teams

Identity Dot Exercise

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Museum Tour

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

The Ideal Classroom

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Reflective Writing On Waves

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Problem Sorting Review

Momentum Photoproject