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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Social sciences Psychology

More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Teams explore Gardner's Theory, present one component, summarize presentation content, and conduct a self-assessment.

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

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More Than One Way to Cook an Egg: Exploring Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

Crash Course: Collision Theory

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Case Study: Anophthalmia

Case Study: Malignant hyperthermia

Case Study: Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

Case Study: Discovering the Structure of DNA

Identity Dot Exercise

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

Reflective Writing On Waves

Problem Sorting Review