Active Learning Activities

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.

Snowball Starter: Goals of Science Education

In this activity, the snowball strategy links students' prior beliefs to a deeper inquiry of science education goals.

Can I Use the Internet?

Categorizing for Review

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Organic Chemistry Flipped Classroom

Stereochemistry Activity

The Ideal Classroom

National Building Code Jeopardy

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Limestone Rescue

Explosives Detective

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution