Active Learning Activities

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Role Reveal 201: Exploring Interdisciplinary Collaboration

In teams, students from each discipline complete a patient interview then contrast their approaches.

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

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

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Two Stage Quiz

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

Gender and Job Inequality

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Pratique d’écriture

Identity Dot Exercise

Rhetorical Strategies

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Understanding Terminology Using Jigsaw

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise