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

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Jigsaw Geography Presentation

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Teacher for a Day: Defining a Definition

Stereochemistry Activity

Museum Tour

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Protein Separation

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

The Ideal Classroom

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Dark Lords IF-AT

Experimental Design in Neurobiology

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Limestone Rescue

Cycles of Matter

Explosives Detective

Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution

Interacting Objects

Newton’s Third Law