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.

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

This activity uses real life case study examples to give students a more in-depth look at analytics.

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Museum Tour

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

Stereochemistry Activity

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

The Ideal Classroom

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Protein Separation

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Engineering Ethics Debate

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Interacting Objects

Explosives Detective

Cycles of Matter

Limestone Rescue

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution