Active Learning Activities

Editing Exercise: Mock Academic Conference

Research, writing & editing activity that builds interpretive skills and the ability to incorporate research.

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Categorizing for Review

Vénus d’Ille: Police Enquiry

This activity has students challenge the literal meaning of a text (ie. the supernatural explanation for a murder).

Putting the “You” in Education: Using Self-reflections for Learning

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Reflective Writing On Waves

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3