Active Learning Activities

Active learning activities are tailored to specific learning outcomes and content. They incorporate one or more of the evidence-based strategies. Structured to expose their theoretical underpinnings, the activities can be used by practitioners and researchers alike.

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Gray scale photo of gears

STEM Physics

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Biology Health science

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

STEM Physics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

STEM Biology

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

Interdisciplinary

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

STEM Chemistry

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Photo by Samuel Austin on Unsplash

STEM Biology

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Social sciences Humanities

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

General

Race for the Hat!

STEM Engineering

Engineering Ethics

STEM Engineering

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

STEM Physics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

STEM Biology

Cycles of Matter

STEM Chemistry

Explosives Detective

STEM Physics

Problem Sorting Review

STEM Physics

Newton’s Third Law