Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

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

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.

Cross-Disciplinary Synergy 101: Uniting Expertise for Success

In teams, students interact, share information on their profession, and create cases where each discipline is needed

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Categorizing for Review

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Reflective Reading on Islam

Students use homework questions to prompt a deeper engagement with the reading material to generate better class discussion.

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Systems Ball Toss

Reflective Writing On Waves

What is Torque?

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review