Active Learning Activities

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.

Love at First Insight: Crafting Dating Profiles for Therapeutic Techniques

Students create a dating profile that highlights the key feature of the major Abnormality Models in Psychology.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Two Stage Quiz

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

National Building Code Jeopardy

Systems Ball Toss

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Home Wiring