Active Learning Activities

Hemoglobin Hustle: An Adaptation of Race for the Hat

Used the Race for the Hat activity to create a Jeopardy-style session on blood & blood disorders for a pathophysiology class.

Put Your Theory on Trial

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

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Card Sorting Activities for Mechanics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

These mini-video projects require students to engage with course concepts and make connections to the world in which we live.

Don’t go NUTS: A Case Study on the Physiology of Stress

Low Stakes Debate

Categorizing for Review

Solving World Issues One Smartphone at a Time

Schools of Thought in Psychology

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Who am I: (Mis)conceptions of Self

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Piece of Paper Question

Engineering Ethics Debate

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3