Active Learning Activities

Exam Preparation using Case Studies

The aim of this activity is to apply course materials to real-world problems using Case Studies.

Fireweed and Seals, oh my! Mini Cases in Population Ecology

Let There Be Light! ATP and Cellular Respiration

In this activity students explore data from a study of cellular respiration.

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Piece of Paper Question

Geography Video Test

The aim of this project is to get students thinking about facts and concepts related to rivers in the field (in real life!).

Biological Molecules

Phylogeny

Circus Launch Clicker Questions

Genetics: Patterns of Inheritance

Students analyze a pedigree chart to identify which individuals are carriers of the disease Alkaptonuria (ALK).

Nucleic Acids

This is an application-based activity that draws upon lesson material students have seen in previous classes.

Interacting Objects

Newton’s Third Law