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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Mathematics

Decoding Decimal, Binary & Octal: Number System Adventures

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

Interdisciplinary Health science

Cross-Disciplinary Synergy 101: Uniting Expertise for Success

In teams, students interact, share information on their profession, and create cases where each discipline is needed

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 Biology

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

STEM Biology

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Humanities

Low Stakes Debate

Interdisciplinary

Yeas and Nays: Using Smartphones for Gathering Data

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STEM Biology

“Light, Camera, Action” Starring Reactions in Photosynthesis

Languages and Literature

Dictation: Read and Run

History

Let’s Role Play the French Revolution!

Languages and Literature

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Languages and Literature

Rhetorical Strategies

Social sciences Humanities

Ctrl + Alt + Del: PTSD and Neuroplasticity

General

Race for the Hat!

STEM Biology

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System