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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Cell Phone and tablet with programming code

Mathematics

Decoding Decimal, Binary & Octal: Number System Adventures

In teams, students explore the binary number system and create parameters for an octal number system.

Physics

Nature of Science Ice-Breaker

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

Chemistry

Crash Course: Collision Theory

Students use PhET simulation to learn how factors affect reaction rate (collision theory) through hands-on activities

Physics STEM

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Humanities Social sciences

Can I Use the Internet?

Physics STEM

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

STEM Biology Social sciences

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Social sciences

Gender Socialization throughout the Life Course

Students complete a grid that illustrates different life periods that reinforce gender narratives.

Social sciences

In-Class Think Pieces: Course Pack

History

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Languages and Literature

Pratique d’écriture

Languages and Literature

Rhetorical Strategies

Chemistry STEM

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Engineering STEM

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Physics STEM

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Physics STEM

Interacting Objects

Physics STEM

Newton’s Third Law