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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Gray scale photo of gears
STEM Physics

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Health science

COPD Pathophysiology: Construct One Patient Description

Create a clinical presentation for a COPD patient, linked to pathophysiology & differentiated from other COPD conditions

Social sciences Psychology

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in the Workplace

In groups, students explore Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in its application to workplace scenarios

STEM Physics

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

STEM Physics

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

STEM Biology

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

Humanities

Categorizing for Review

Social sciences

Schools of Thought in Psychology

STEM Health science

Harvard Implicit Bias Test

Social sciences

Holding Your Seat: A Mindfulness Exercise

STEM Chemistry

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

STEM Biology

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System

STEM Physics

Kinematics Concept Mapping

STEM Physics

Reflective Writing On Waves

STEM Chemistry

Explosives Detective

STEM Physics

Newton’s Third Law

STEM Physics

Photo Concept Maps: Parts 1, 2 & 3