Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Running on Water: Activating Prior Knowledge of Static Equilibrium

Students watch, discuss, then analyze the veracity of a video in which hydrophobic shoes allow people to run on water.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Blended Learning

How to Write Reading Annotations

Instructional Survey

Problem-based Learning: Research Project

Live Demonstrations of Beats and Interference of Sound

Sustainability Development Plan (Part 1 and Part 2)

Mass of A Car

Bottle Rocket Tracker

Falling Object Tracker

Dart Gun Velocity

Projectile Tracker

Energy Tracker