Active Learning Activities

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

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

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Family Feud

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Museum Tour

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Protein Separation

The Ideal Classroom

National Building Code Jeopardy

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Systems Ball Toss

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Piece of Paper Question

Dark Lords IF-AT

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Cycles of Matter

Explosives Detective

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution