Active Learning Activities

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

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.

Can I Use the Internet?

An Abundance of Bells

Categorizing for Review

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Sketching the graph of a curve

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Limestone Rescue

Explosives Detective