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.

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.

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Two Stage Quiz

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Students complete a grid that illustrates different life periods that reinforce gender narratives.

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Pratique d’écriture

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Rhetorical Strategies

Understanding Terminology Using Jigsaw

Forget the Math! Draw pictures to learn the wave theory of light

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring

Newton’s Third Law