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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12 Activities

STEM Health science

Data Mining and Sorting: Scaffolding the Exploration of Scientific Articles

The purpose of this activity is to deepen students' understanding of cardiac pathophysiology

Biology Health science

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

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

Chemistry

Crash Course: Collision Theory

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

STEM Physics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

STEM Chemistry

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

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STEM Biology

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Environmental science

Systems Ball Toss

STEM Engineering

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Student writing on a piece of paper
STEM Engineering

Piece of Paper Question

STEM Physics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

STEM Biology

Cycles of Matter

STEM Physics

Problem Sorting Review