Active Learning Activities

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

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.

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Can I Use the Internet?

Low Stakes Debate

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Organic Food vs GMOs

Protein Separation

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Engineering Ethics

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Explosives Detective

Home Wiring