Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

COPD Pathophysiology: Construct One Patient Description

Create a clinical presentation for a COPD patient, linked to pathophysiology & differentiated from other COPD conditions

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Muscle Videos

Newton’s Third Law

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3