Defend a Position in a Model or Argument

Legality of Torture Debate

In History of Science course "Brainwashing and Modern Techniques of Mind Control," students participate in a role play to debate the legality of torture and other types of coercive interrogation.

Civil War Curiosity Cabinet

In Megan Kate Nelson's course on the American Civil War, students complete a final class project and paper that involves primary document research and public history activities to present history through objects and documents.

The Galileo Debate

In this simulation, students become familiar with the arguments used by different players in the debates about Galileo.

... Read more about The Galileo Debate

handout.pdf

Reactions to Revolution?

How did race, gender, employment, and other characteristics condition people's responses to revolutionary activities during the American Revolution? In this activity, students take on different personas and consider whether they would support a boycott of British goods.

Practicing the Rhetoric of Thomas More

After reading Thomas More’s Utopia, students debate topics related to the text in order to understand More’s use of rhetoric.

handout.doc

Exploring Medieval Chinese Religions

In this activity, students discuss three religious traditions of medieval China to consolidate knowledge and bring out the similarities and contrasts.

Quick Critical Thinking

Once a month, David Weimer uses critical-thinking prompts in section that students respond to via quick write or partner discussion.

Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

This course teaches students the skill and process of solving problems in discrete mathematics through active participation in every class.

Paper Structure Exercise

When students are in the revision stage of their paper, Jerusha Achterberg uses fruits to teach students how to structure their papers so that the organization coordinates with the thesis. The idea behind this activity is to break the 5 paragraph mold students bring from high school.

handout.pdf

Making a Persuasive Adaptive Argument

In this activity, Jerusha Achterberg has her students work in groups to develop persuasive arguments.

handout.pdf

Ancient Novels Sales Pitch

After reading all the novels, students split into groups and "pitch" their favorite novel to the instructor who plays the role of a publisher.

Voting for Molecular Structures

In this activity, students suggest possible structures for a molecule, the vote on which ones are correct, and then demonstrate the structure on the board.

War Guilt Clause Debate

Each student is assigned to a country and asked to represent that country's views in a simulated debate to represent the War Guilt Clause negotiations at Versailles.

Fun Quizzes

Claudia Goldin introduces her students to the economic aspects of polygamy and fertility through "fun quizzes" that lead students to reevaluate their preconceptions.

... Read more about Fun Quizzes

frameworks.pdf

Atlantinha

Fictional island nation Atlantinha needs a new constitution.

... Read more about Atlantinha

fact sheet.pdf

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Defend a Position in a Model or Argument

Legality of Torture Debate

In History of Science course "Brainwashing and Modern Techniques of Mind Control," students participate in a role play to debate the legality of torture and other types of coercive interrogation.

Civil War Curiosity Cabinet

In Megan Kate Nelson's course on the American Civil War, students complete a final class project and paper that involves primary document research and public history activities to present history through objects and documents.

The Galileo Debate

In this simulation, students become familiar with the arguments used by different players in the debates about Galileo.

Reactions to Revolution?

How did race, gender, employment, and other characteristics condition people's responses to revolutionary activities during the American Revolution? In this activity, students take on different personas and consider whether they would support a boycott of British goods.

Practicing the Rhetoric of Thomas More

After reading Thomas More’s Utopia, students debate topics related to the text in order to understand More’s use of rhetoric.

Exploring Medieval Chinese Religions

In this activity, students discuss three religious traditions of medieval China to consolidate knowledge and bring out the similarities and contrasts.

Quick Critical Thinking

Once a month, David Weimer uses critical-thinking prompts in section that students respond to via quick write or partner discussion.

Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

This course teaches students the skill and process of solving problems in discrete mathematics through active participation in every class.

Paper Structure Exercise

When students are in the revision stage of their paper, Jerusha Achterberg uses fruits to teach students how to structure their papers so that the organization coordinates with the thesis. The idea behind this activity is to break the 5 paragraph mold students bring from high school.

Making a Persuasive Adaptive Argument

In this activity, Jerusha Achterberg has her students work in groups to develop persuasive arguments.

Ancient Novels Sales Pitch

After reading all the novels, students split into groups and "pitch" their favorite novel to the instructor who plays the role of a publisher.

Voting for Molecular Structures

In this activity, students suggest possible structures for a molecule, the vote on which ones are correct, and then demonstrate the structure on the board.

War Guilt Clause Debate

Each student is assigned to a country and asked to represent that country's views in a simulated debate to represent the War Guilt Clause negotiations at Versailles.

Fun Quizzes

Claudia Goldin introduces her students to the economic aspects of polygamy and fertility through "fun quizzes" that lead students to reevaluate their preconceptions.

Atlantinha

Fictional island nation Atlantinha needs a new constitution.

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