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Using Cases
These sites discuss strategies and tips for using case teaching in a variety of disciplines.
- National Center for Using Case Study Teaching in Sciences
- Engineering Cases in the Classroom
- Using Cases in the Classroom (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
- Cases in Material Sciences (Materials Sciences Centre, U.K.)
- Using World History Sources (George Mason University)
- Teaching the Law Using United States Supreme Court Cases (ERIC)
Case Repositories
These are links to free cases only. Some sites may be geared for high school students, but the content may be adaptable for a university course.
All Disciplines
University of Delaware: Problem Based Learning Clearinghouse
Free, but requires registration
National Center for Case Teaching in Science Links (SUNY Buffalo)
Specific Disciplines (Alphabetical)
Anthropology & Psychology - National Center for Case Teaching in Science Cases
Biology - Critical Thinking in Biology: Case Problems
Geology - On the Cutting Edge
Topics include activities using authentic data collection.
Economics - EconEdLink
Geared for grades 9-12, but may be useful in introductory courses
History - History Matters Digital Blackboard
Varies in topic level
Law - Landmark Supreme Course Cases
Material Sciences - UK Centre for Materials Education (scroll down)
Math - Project Based Instruction in Mathematics for the Liberal Arts
Sciences (2)
- National Center for Case Teaching in Science Cases
Includes anthropology and psychology - Teaching with Space
Includes flight mechanics, engineering, ecology
Science Research Ethics - University of Michigan Research Responsibility Program
Tips for Problem Solving
These sites give some tips for students stuck in brainstorming or problem solving.
- Penn State iStudy Problem Solving Module
- Problem Solving Tips
- Solution Engineering - focusing on engineering problem solving
- Free Managment Library: Problem Solving Links
Teamwork Links
These links include information to help students working in teams
- Penn State Building Blocks for Teams Student Tips
- Penn State Web Based Training Teamwork Fundamentals (Module 42002)
- iStudy Team Modules - Topics include Cooperative Learning, Active Listening, Brainstorming and other topics. Items can be imported into ANGEL.
- Schreyer Institute Puzzled About Teams? (PDF)